OpenSAT

Question #N1088

The speaker, a woman, is addressing her husband, but she also seems to be talking to a wider audience, potentially to all of humanity, even though this isn’t explicitly stated. The speaker refers to "you" and "our" to imply a connection with the reader, and a conversational tone is established through the use of words such as “dear” and “little." In addition, the speaker uses words like “always” to suggest that her advice applies to all of time and all of humankind, and her message is addressed to an audience that is likely unfamiliar with this specific situation.

Which choice best describes how the use of the pronoun "you" in the passage contributes to the overall structure?

A. It creates a sense of intimacy between the speaker and the reader and suggests that the advice offered is universal.

B. It emphasizes the speaker’s desire to convince her husband that he is wrong about the situation.

C. It reveals that the speaker feels alone and misunderstood, even though her husband is present.

D. It suggests that the speaker is addressing a specific audience and not a general audience.

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Correct Answer is: A

The use of the word "you" creates a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader. Because the pronoun is used in a general way, it also suggests that the advice offered applies to all of time and all of humankind.