Explanation for Question 29 From the Writing Section on the 2019 March Sat
For question number 29, we are modifying this detail at the end of the 2 sentence, um, in order to accomplish a particular goal of the authors. 3 So here, the writer wants to suggest that the sculpture was consistent 4 with the philosophy of the Olympics. So the Olympics are sort of 5 all about that sense of excellence and, 6 um, that dedication and, and athleticism. 7 So we want to make sure that this detail sort of aligns with that, 8 that set of principles. So right now we see representing a Paralympic 9 athlete, triumphantly crossing the finish line. 10 This sculpture is a relatively small work made of bronze. 11 So while this detail might be important for the author to convey to us, 12 it doesn't really match up with that important setup of the Paralympic athlete, 13 triumphantly crossing, the finish line, and triumphantly is a really key word here. 14 We want to match that in our second detail that we choose to include 15 at the end of the sentence. 16 So choice a is out there sort of a disconnect between the two parts 17 of that sentence answer choice B says evocatively fuses athletic and artistic 18 achievement. So this answer choice, 19 um, connects to both the sculpture itself and also this 20 sense of athletic achievement that the Olympics are all about. 21 So this is a strong answer choice. Um, 22 answer choice C says memorably reflects Linton's distinctive approach to representing 23 human human anatomy. This really focuses in primarily on the 24 actual sculpture itself, and it doesn't really speak so much to the philosophy of 25 the games. So C doesn't achieve that writer's intended purpose and answer 26 choice D says, shows the athlete, making the victory sign with his arms. 27 So again, while this is descriptive, it doesn't exactly tie into that philosophy of 28 the Olympics quite as well as B, 29 which describes athletic and artistic achievement. 30 So for that reason answer choice B as our best answer for 29.