Question #N176

The author uses several rhetorical techniques to create a sense of urgency and excitement in the passage. For example, the author uses short, declarative sentences to create a sense of immediacy, and the author uses vivid imagery to create a sense of drama. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses short, declarative sentences?

In this passage, the use of short, declarative sentences is most likely intended to
A. create a sense of immediacy and urgency.
B. describe the speaker's feelings and experiences.
C. emphasize the importance of the speaker's message.
D. suggest that the speaker is addressing a large audience.