<p>Hello,
My question is in reference to The Official SAT Study Guide Second Edition Practice Test 9 Section 6 #12. I do not understand why the answer is D rather than A. I chose A because the usage of the chemistry metaphor can be inferred from the rest of the passage to characterize the challenges of Black Women because of " White feminists" and "Black political leaders"(third paragraph) as both of these groups faced challenges.</p>
<p>I do not understand the Collegeboard explanation of why the chemistry metaphor suggest "the way certain influences interact to produce a unique perspective." What from the passage suggests this and how do you know?</p>
<p>Thank you so much to all who take the time to answer my question!</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure that the quote between lines 15-22 doesn’t characterize any challenges faced by some groups of people. The key words to notice are characterizes and groups. To characterize means to describe and/or to portray; the quote does not do either in terms of a challenge. Additionally, in the passage the only group that potentially faces challenges is black women.</p>
<p>Why I think it is D:</p>
<p>I’m basing this answer solely on the following words: “blending” their separate identities into a “combination” and “not just a mixture”. </p>
<p>That’s basically why I chose D, but there still might be some evidence that I’m missing. So, hopefully someone with more experience can help out as well.</p>
<p>When a combination is made, two or more things are brought together and made into one.</p>
<p>The different influences such as racism, sexism, and personal experiences (which are both bad and good) combine to produce a whole unique perspective.</p>