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Digital SAT Reading and Writing Section

Developing Theme of Discovery

Hard Expression Of Ideas Development

Consider the following excerpt from a fictional novel:

"As the clock struck midnight, Ethan found himself wandering the desolate streets, the moon casting an eerie glow on the cracked pavement. It was on this fateful night that he stumbled upon a forgotten library, its door ajar and the scent of aged books wafting through the air. Drawn by an insatiable curiosity, he stepped inside, greeted by the hushed whispers of stories waiting to be discovered. Each shelf loomed tall, filled with dust-covered tomes that seemed to hold secrets of the past. Ethan hesitated, a chill running down his spine; was he ready to unearth the mysteries that lay within?"

Which of the following sentences could most effectively develop the theme of discovery in this excerpt?

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