PSAT Reading Question 246: Answer and Explanation

Question: 246

Which choice best describes the overall structure of the passage?

A. The author presents an effect of music, discusses literature written about the effect, and explains how the effect can be reproduced.
B. The author presents an outdated belief, summarizes an experiment that seemed to support the belief, and describes a new experiment that contradicts the belief.
C. The author presents a question, discusses a study related to the question, and describes findings that may help researchers develop an answer to the question.
D. The author presents a common musical experience, examines the experience in different cultures, and explains why many people have similar experiences.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

See Chapter 5 for explanation.