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While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- “Raymond’s Run” is a short story.
- It was written by African American author Toni Cade Bambara.
- It was first published in her book Gorilla, My Love in 1972.
- It is told from a first person perspective.
- It takes place in Harlem.
The student wants to indie where the short story takes place. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
“Raymond’s Run” takes place in Harlem.
“Raymond’s Run” was published in Gorilla, My Love.
“Raymond’s Run” is told from a first person perspective.
“Raymond’s Run” was written by Toni Cade Bambara.
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: “Raymond’s Run” is a short
Medium-difficulty · SAT Reading & Writing · Central Ideas and Details — Key supporting details. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.
Answer explanation
Choice A is the best answer. The sentence indies where "Raymond’s Run" takes place, stating that it takes place in Harlem.
Choice B is incorrect. The sentence identifies the book in which the story "Raymond’s Run" was published; it doesn’t indie where the story takes place. Choice C is incorrect. The sentence indies the point of view used in "Raymond’s Run"; it doesn’t indie where the story takes place. Choice D is incorrect. The sentence identifies the author of "Raymond’s Run"; it doesn’t indie where the story takes place.
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