Which statement accurately describes the essay portion of the sat?

a. the essay questions are based on published works.
b. the essay is required and factored into the main score of the sat.
c. no colleges require students to take the essay section.
d. students are scored on both their outlines and their essays.

The answer to the question is A                

honestly you should not write it the word placement is not right and this does not sound right so i think you should write it this way. the life lessons i refused to learn, taught me the hard way this sounds way better you should try it! hope this is very !

so is this a rhetorical question?