PSAT Reading Question 653: Answer and Explanation

Question: 653

The evidence used in the essay is primarily comprised of

• A. esoteric psychological analysis.
• B. chemical and physical description.
• C. scientific and historical anecdotes.
• D. cross-cultural comparative study.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) An anecdote is a short and interesting story about something. The author uses scientific and historical anecdotes, sharing stories about the early pioneers of color photography up to modern Kodak researchers. Very little in the passage analyzes the thoughts of people (psychological analysis) as described in choice (A). Choice (B) is incorrect since chemical and physical description is a minor part of the essay. Choice (D) is incorrect since the essay focuses on the development of technology, not on the comparison of cultures.