The author’s primary goal in the passage is to explain how a particular idea can be applied to a specific situation. The author uses a series of examples and anecdotes to illustrate the idea, and the author ends the passage by offering a final thought or conclusion. What is the most likely reason why the author uses anecdotes in the passage?
SAT · English · previous-year question
- A.demonstrate the idea’s practical application.
- B.make the passage more engaging and entertaining.
- C.provide background information about the topic.
- D.support a specific point of view on the subject.
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