The author uses the phrase "no small feat" in this passage to emphasize the difficulty of the work being discussed. This suggests that the speaker is impressed by the work and that the speaker wants the reader to be impressed as well. What is the most likely reason why the author uses the phrase "no small feat" in this passage?
SAT · English · previous-year question
- A.highlight the speaker’s humility and respect for the subject.
- B.emphasize the difficulty of the work being discussed.
- C.suggest that the speaker is unsure of the work’s importance.
- D.indicate that the speaker is concerned about the subject’s success.
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