SAT English Practice Question

The author states that while the "information" part of the play is "undeniably" well-written, it is the "performance" part that truly elevates the piece. According to the author, "A play of ideas is only as good as the people enacting it." The author then goes on to praise the actors for bringing "life, depth, and meaning" to the play’s many facets. The author’s statement about the "performance" part of the play suggests that the author views a play’s success as dependent on which of the following?

1. A.The quality of the play’s writing.
2. B.The strength of the play’s themes.
3. C.The quality of the play’s acting.
4. D.The overall impact of the play’s production.