SAT English Practice Question

The author’s use of rhetorical questions in the passage helps to make the argument seem more conversational and personal. The author uses these questions as a way to engage the reader and to invite the reader to think critically about the topic at hand. What is the best way to describe the function of the rhetorical questions?

1. A.establish a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader.
2. B.explain the speaker’s feelings and experiences.
3. C.highlight the importance of the speaker’s message.
4. D.suggest that the speaker is addressing a large audience.