The author is using a variety of rhetorical techniques to convince the reader of their point. The author uses several examples to illustrate the point. The author also uses strong, emotional language to appeal to the reader’s feelings. The author’s purpose in this passage is
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- A.to provide a neutral and objective account of the issue.
- B.to persuade the reader to agree with their point of view.
- C.to entertain the reader with amusing stories and anecdotes.
- D.to inform the reader about a complex and technical topic.
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