Digital SAT: Summary Notes 3

1. While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:

The philosopher Susanne Langer studied symbolism in art and language.
She argued that art communicates ideas through symbolic forms rather than direct statements.
Langer distinguished discursive symbols, such as language, from presentational symbols, such as music.
She believed music could express forms of feeling without literal meaning.

The student wants to explain how Langer viewed music. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?

A) Langer believed music functions as a presentational symbol capable of expressing forms of feeling without literal statements.

B) Langer distinguished music from language by classifying them as different kinds of symbolic systems.

C) Langer argued that art and language communicate ideas through symbolic forms rather than direct statements.

D) Langer studied symbolism and believed music could communicate emotional experiences.

Question 1 of 5

The Cosmic inflation proposes that the early universe expanded extremely rapidly.
Inflation occurred fractions of a second after the Big Bang.
The theory helps explain the universe’s large-scale uniformity.
Tiny quantum fluctuations during inflation may have formed the basis for galaxies.

The student wants to explain why cosmic inflation is important to cosmologists.

A) Cosmic inflation describes a period of rapid expansion shortly after the Big Bang.

B) Cosmic inflation may explain both the universe’s large-scale uniformity and the origins of galactic structure.

C) During cosmic inflation, tiny quantum fluctuations were stretched across the universe.

D) Cosmologists study inflation because it occurred very early in the universe’s history.

Question 2 of 5

The student wants to explain how Szymborska made philosophical ideas accessible.

A) Szymborska wrote poems that explored uncertainty and philosophical questions.

B) Szymborska combined conversational language with irony and understatement to present complex philosophical ideas accessibly.

C) Szymborska often focused on ordinary experiences while questioning human knowledge.

D) Szymborska used poetic techniques to examine philosophical subjects.

Question 3 of 5

The student wants to explain how network effects can discourage competition.

A) Products with network effects become more useful as their user bases grow.

B) Social media companies often benefit from network effects that increase user engagement.

C) Network effects can discourage competition because large user bases make rival platforms less appealing to potential users.

D) Companies with strong network effects may become dominant in the marketplace.

Question 4 of 5

The student wants to highlight the relationship between Lissitzky’s artistic style and goals.

A) Lissitzky used geometric abstraction in works connected to Constructivism and modern design.

B) Lissitzky believed art could contribute to political and social transformation through abstract, spatially dynamic compositions.

C) Lissitzky combined architecture, graphic design, and abstract painting in his work.

D) Lissitzky’s geometric compositions emphasized abstraction and spatial relationships.

Question 5 of 5