Question #N1066
In this passage, the author uses a series of rhetorical questions to
The rhetorical questions in this passage most likely function to
A. develop an argument.
B. provide background information.
C. demonstrate the speaker’s authority.
D. persuade the reader to agree with the speaker’s point of view.
Correct Answer is: D
The rhetorical questions in this passage function to persuade the reader to agree with the speaker’s point of view. The speaker is posing these questions to get the reader to think about the issue and come to the same conclusion. The author is using a rhetorical technique to get the reader to think and agree with their conclusion.