The main, or central, idea of the passage is People with synesthesia experience a fusing of different senses. How does the detail in bold develop the main idea?We generally think of our senses as having completely separate functions. This is a logical assumption; after all, we can't see with our ears or taste with our eyes. For people with a condition called synesthesia, however, senses can be conflated, or mixed together. In fact, the word synesthesia, derived from Greek, literally means "sensations together." This combining of senses causes interesting sensory experiences. For example, some synesthetes (people who experience synesthesia) imagine tasting a particular flavor whenever they hear a certain sound. Others "hear" a sound in their minds whenever they touch a certain object. The most common types of synesthesia involve colors. In one common subtype, for instance, synesthetes associate different colors with different letters of the alphabet. Typically, synesthetes are not bothered by their synesthesia; in fact, many enjoy it.

Read the passage.Synesthesia: Mixed-Up SensesWe generally think of our senses as having completely separate functions. This is a logical assumption; after all, we can't see with our ears or taste with our eyes. For people with a condition called synesthesia, however, senses can be conflated, or mixed together. In fact, the word synesthesia, derived from Greek, literally means "sensations together." This combining of senses causes interesting sensory experiences. For example, some synesthetes (people who experience synesthesia) imagine tasting a particular flavor whenever they hear a certain sound. Others "hear" a sound in their minds whenever they touch a certain object. The most common types of synesthesia involve colors. In one common subtype, for instance, synesthetes associate different colors with different letters of the alphabet. Typically, synesthetes are not bothered by their synesthesia; in fact, many enjoy it.What is the main, or central, idea of the passage?

Which is the best definition of synesthesia?A.Using sensory details to vividly create an experience in languageB.Surprising the reader with a detail that seems out of placeC.Applying language that usually describes one sense to a different senseD.Borrowing words from another language to express an emotionSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What is synesthesia?Group of answer choicesA psychological disorder characterized by extreme sensitivity to sensory stimuli, leading to anxiety and panic attacks.The process of adapting to a specific sensory environment, enhancing the perception of that particular sense.The ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, enhancing cognitive performance.A neurological phenomenon where stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in another.A type of sensory loss where individuals experience a decreased sensitivity to stimuli.

Which is the most likely reason a writer might choose to use synesthesia?A.To create surprising associations with a certain sensory experienceB.To let the sounds of language form a regular patternC.To suggest that a nonhuman object might have human qualitiesD.To reinforce the ideas the reader already has about a subjectSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which best explains why synesthesia can be thought of as a type of metaphor?A.It compares two things that are considered similar.B.It compares ancient myths to modern-day situations.C.It compares the experience of one sense to another sense.D.It compares abstract ideas to concrete objects.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS