PSAT Reading Question 211: Answer and Explanation

Question: 211

The text does a thorough job explaining parts of a neuron. Why would an author include the associated image with the text?

• A. Scientific articles require images to go along with written text.
• B. The author likely drew the picture while writing the passage.
• C. To give an alternative for younger readers who can't understand the text.
• D. To provide more in-depth detail of a complex structure with a simple visual.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D. Descriptions and details are useful for illustrating pictures and scenes for a reader. When it comes to technical descriptions, diagrams are helpful aides to assist textual descriptions. Even if a young reader cannot fully understand the passage, the diagram is meant to enhance the understanding and not act as a substitute for the reading. See Lesson: Evaluating and Integrating Data.