OpenSAT

Question #N1177

The essay begins with the speaker reminiscing about their family’s tradition of making summer pies. The author moves from a memory of making pies with their grandmother to discussing the importance of pie in their culture. The speaker then notes that the recipe for the pies is not a simple set of instructions but rather a guide that requires intuition and experience. Which choice best describes how the essay develops?

How does the essay progress?

A. It moves from a personal anecdote to a more general discussion of a cultural tradition.

B. It presents a problem and then offers a solution.

C. It compares and contrasts two different perspectives on a particular subject.

D. It explains the steps involved in a specific process.

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Correct Answer is: A

The essay starts with a personal anecdote about the speaker’s family’s tradition of making pies. The speaker then moves to a more general discussion of the importance of pie in their culture. This structure is common in essays that start with a personal experience and then broaden the scope to discuss a larger cultural or societal issue.