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<p>Blue Book, Section 5, page 405, Q19.</p>

<p>The three levels discussed in lines 57-81 ("A glimpse . . . forces") serve primarily to
(A) present several arguments in support of a fundamental claim
(B) organize the author's opinions from most to least important
(C) illustrate a process of reasoning from initial assertion to ultimate conclusion
(D) group hypotheses that address two opposing principles
(E) compare alternative theories proposed by the scientific community</p>

<p>I said (C), but the answer's (A). I don't understand why (C) isn't right. The author asserts his point ("...at least three different levels"), then each paragraph shows the three levels (reasoning) before concluding his views in a final paragraph.</p>

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<p>collegeboard.com/satstudyguide has the explanations</p>

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<p>No, no, and no…OP.</p>

<p>I don’t even need to bring up the passage, since I remember this question so vividly. There was no initial assertion nor fundamental conclusion. What was clearly shown in the passage, was a claim the author was making, in which he proceeded to support it through examples and arguments. This was a level 4 difficulty question if my memory serves me right. Look at the passage, I mean really look. I want you to state the initial assertion, and show me the process of reasoning, and the ultimate conclusion in bold. When you fail, I’ll show you how choice A serves the purpose of the paragraphs much more.</p>