Item — sat-dog

Easy Reading and Writing · Craft and Structure · None · MCQ

The author uses a metaphor to compare the process of understanding to the process of listening to music. The author writes, “In the same way that we learn a new song by listening to it repeatedly, we come to understand a new idea by repeatedly considering it.” The metaphor helps the reader understand the process of understanding by suggesting that

The metaphor in the passage suggests that

A
understanding is a passive process that requires no effort.
B
understanding is a process of repetition and reflection.
C
understanding is a process of discovery and exploration.
D
understanding is a process that is best done in a group setting.

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