SAT English Practice Question
The author uses the example of the “unfortunate” [person's name] to illustrate a central idea about the relationship between a person’s appearance and their identity. In this example, the author describes how the [person's name] is not treated kindly by others because of their appearance. The author also suggests that this unfair treatment is the result of a social system in which people are judged based on their appearance.
- A.society often unfairly judges people based on their appearance.
- B.people with a certain appearance are often more likely to be successful.
- C.people who are treated unfairly are often more likely to have negative experiences.
- D.society’s treatment of people based on their appearance is becoming less common.
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