SAT English Practice Question
The passage opens with a description of a woman working at her desk. The passage then shifts to focus on the woman’s internal thoughts, her anxieties, and her hopes for the future. What is the most likely reason for this shift in focus?
- A.provide a detailed account of the woman’s personality.
- B.create a contrast between the woman’s outward appearance and her inner thoughts.
- C.highlight the importance of the woman’s dreams and aspirations.
- D.suggest that the woman’s work is not as fulfilling as she would like.
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