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SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 4/5

The 1960s saw a sharp rise in protest folk music, with artists such as Bob Dylan and Joan Baez bringing political commentary into popular songwriting. ______ , the era's pop charts were also dominated by commercially safe groups whose lyrics rarely mentioned current events.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

  • A

    Even so

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  • B

    In other words

  • C

    For example

  • D

    Similarly

Explanation

Despite the rise of political music, the charts were dominated by apolitical music—a contrast/concession. "Even so" signals concession. The others do not capture this nuanced contrast.

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