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The passage describes the author’s experiences during a trip to a specific location. However, the author makes no mention of the date of the trip or the length of the trip, only noting the time of day during which it occurred. This suggests that the author's main purpose in the passage is not to recount the details of a particular trip but rather to offer a broader reflection on the experience of travel. What is the most likely reason why the author chooses to include details about the time of day but not the date or length of the trip?

SAT · English · previous-year question

  1. A.create a more specific setting for the reader.
  2. B.highlight the importance of the author’s journey.
  3. C.emphasize the passage’s focus on a broader theme.correct
  4. D.suggest that the author’s experiences were short-lived.

Answer

C. emphasize the passage’s focus on a broader theme.

Explanation

The passage focuses on the broader theme of travel, not the specifics of a particular trip. The author doesn’t mention the date or length of the trip to avoid focusing too much on those details. The author is instead trying to convey the essence of travel, which is why the time of day is the only detail mentioned.

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