SAT English Practice Question

As the narrator tells the story of the old man, the narrator describes the man's loneliness with the word "solitary." The narrator describes the man's life as one that is "dull" and "lonely"—words that are often used to describe a state of isolation and sadness. The narrator also suggests that the old man's life has been "unhappy" and "unfulfilled." What is the most likely reason why the writer uses so many words that emphasize a state of solitude and unhappiness?

1. A.emphasize the old man's isolation and lack of fulfillment.
2. B.make the old man seem sympathetic and relatable.
3. C.create a contrast between the old man's current state and his past experiences.
4. D.suggest that the old man's unhappiness is the result of his own choices.