Item — sat-dog

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

The author is trying to establish a direct connection between the reader and the speaker, and to do that, the author uses the second person. For instance, the author says, "If you're a little bit nervous, you can try…" The author also uses a conversational tone in this passage. What does the author hope to accomplish with these techniques?

The use of "you" and a conversational tone help the author to

A
emphasize the importance of the speaker’s message.
B
highlight the speaker’s own feelings and experiences.
C
create a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader.
D
suggest that the speaker is addressing a large audience.

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