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Question #N1400

The author’s use of the word "unleashed" in this passage suggests that the author views the movement’s power in a particular way. In the passage, the author is describing the movement’s influence on the world around it, and the word "unleashed" suggests that the movement’s power is not something that is easily controlled or contained. The movement is not just a force, but it is also a force that is capable of causing great change. What is the most likely reason the author uses the word "unleashed"?

The author’s use of the word "unleashed" primarily serves to

A. emphasize the rapid and forceful nature of the movement’s influence.

B. highlight the destructive consequences of the movement’s actions.

C. introduce a metaphor that compares the movement to a natural phenomenon.

D. create a tone of uncertainty and fear about the movement’s future.

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Correct Answer is: A

The word "unleashed" suggests that the movement is powerful and unstoppable, and that it is capable of causing great change. This suggests that the movement’s influence is rapid and forceful, which makes the author’s choice of the word "unleashed" the most appropriate.