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The author of the novel, which is known for its captivating plot and vivid characters, is a master of suspense. She uses literary techniques such as foreshadowing and irony to keep the reader guessing until the very end. The book has been praised by critics for its originality and its ability to evoke a wide range of emotions.

SAT · English · previous-year question

  1. A.The novel, which is known for its captivating plot and vivid characters, is a master of suspense, she uses literary techniques such as foreshadowing and irony to keep the reader guessing until the very end.
  2. B.The author of the novel, which is known for its captivating plot and vivid characters, is a master of suspense; she uses literary techniques such as foreshadowing and irony to keep the reader guessing until the very end.
  3. C.The author of the novel, which is known for its captivating plot and vivid characters, is a master of suspense, she uses literary techniques such as foreshadowing and irony to keep the reader guessing until the very end, and the book has been praised by critics for its originality and its ability to evoke a wide range of emotions.
  4. D.The author of the novel, which is known for its captivating plot and vivid characters, is a master of suspense, using literary techniques such as foreshadowing and irony to keep the reader guessing until the very end.correct

Answer

D. The author of the novel, which is known for its captivating plot and vivid characters, is a master of suspense, using literary techniques such as foreshadowing and irony to keep the reader guessing until the very end.

Explanation

Choice D maintains the parallel structure because it uses the same grammatical construction for both phrases: "is a master of suspense" and "using literary techniques such as foreshadowing and irony to keep the reader guessing until the very end." The other choices break the parallel structure by using different grammatical constructions or adding unnecessary punctuation.

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