PSAT Writing and Language Question 245: Answer and Explanation

Question: 245

What is the most likely reason the author uses this description?

• A. The description is melodic.
• B. The author is providing the reader with a fact.
• C. It emphasizes that it is a limited space.
• D. It is an ironic description.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D. The irony between flimsy and fortress to describe the tent helps influence the tone and mood from the author's perspective. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.