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A popular author has written a new novel about a character who is a high school teacher who struggles to find meaning in a life of constant routine. The author’s previous books were often praised for their sharp dialogue and their exploration of complex themes. However, the author’s new book is more introspective, as though the author is trying to capture the nuanced feelings and unspoken thoughts of the main character. Which sentence best describes the author’s new book?

SAT · English · previous-year question

  1. A.Although, the author’s new book is more introspective, it’s as though the author is trying to capture the nuanced feelings and unspoken thoughts of the main character.
  2. B.The author’s new book is more introspective, it’s as though the author is trying to capture the nuanced feelings and unspoken thoughts of the main character.
  3. C.The author’s new book, is more introspective; it’s as though the author is trying to capture the nuanced feelings and unspoken thoughts of the main character.
  4. D.The author’s new book is more introspective: it’s as though the author is trying to capture the nuanced feelings and unspoken thoughts of the main character.correct

Answer

D. The author’s new book is more introspective: it’s as though the author is trying to capture the nuanced feelings and unspoken thoughts of the main character.

Explanation

The sentence in choice D uses a colon to introduce the explanation for why the author's new book is more introspective. This is the most effective way to combine the sentences and punctuation because it makes the relationship between the two parts of the sentence clear.

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