PSAT Reading Question 244: Answer and Explanation

Question: 244

What is the purpose of the opening sentence to the passage:

"The theater was packed."

• A. To draw attention to how many audience members there were
• B. To set the scene for the passage like a movie sets the scene for its' story
• C. To distract the reader from the main idea
• D. To create an eerie mood

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B. The opening sentence is a simple sentence meant to establish the scene for the reader. See Lesson: Facts, Opinions, and Evaluating an Argument.