Item — sat-dog

Hard Reading and Writing · Information and Ideas · None · MCQ

The primary goal of this passage is to persuade the reader to take action. This can be seen in the use of evocative language and powerful imagery, as well as the frequent appeal to the reader’s emotions. The author’s ultimate aim is to inspire the reader to support the cause and to make a difference in the world. What is the most likely reason why the author chooses this rhetorical strategy?

The author of this passage uses the rhetorical strategy of persuasion to

A
establish the author’s credibility as an expert on the subject.
B
convince the reader that the author’s perspective is the only correct one.
C
move the reader to take action and to support the author’s cause.
D
provide a detailed and informative analysis of the issue.

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