The first sentence in this passage makes a claim about "the importance of music," and the second sentence provides an example of how music has been used to support that claim. The text then concludes that music is "powerful." What is the most likely reason why the writer uses the word "powerful"?
SAT · English · previous-year question
- A.explain the specific way that music affects people.
- B.suggest that the writer believes music has a strong impact on people.correct
- C.provide a detailed analysis of the effects of music on people.
- D.emphasize that the writer believes music is a common experience for most people.
Answer
B. suggest that the writer believes music has a strong impact on people.
Explanation
The author uses the word "powerful" to suggest that the writer believes that music has a strong impact on people. This is a general statement about the impact of music, rather than a specific analysis of how music affects people.
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