Item — sat-dog

Hard Reading and Writing · Craft and Structure · None · MCQ

The author of the passage is an academic scholar who is trying to convince the reader that the study of language has significance beyond the realm of understanding communication. The author's goal is to convince the reader that language can be seen as a creative force that is similar to art and music. This is evident by the speaker's use of specific examples of linguistic elements and by the speaker's use of a personal tone throughout the passage. Why is the author of this passage focusing on the impact of language on society?

The author of this passage most likely focuses on the impact of language on society because

A
he is trying to convince the reader that language is more than just a way to communicate.
B
he is trying to provide a historical account of the evolution of language.
C
he is trying to explain how language is used in different cultures.
D
he is trying to define the role of language in education.

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