PSAT Reading Question 350: Answer and Explanation

Question: 350

As used in line 19, "elemental" most nearly means

• A. environmental.
• B. stable.
• C. inorganic.
• D. essential.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

(D) The author states that dynamic energy and steady flow are "elemental," or "essential," to an artwork—they make it what it is. "Environmental," "stable," and "inorganic" would all describe elements one might find in a periodic table but not the essential features of a work of art.