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Question #N322

The opening sentence of this excerpt establishes the author’s purpose. The author has two key objectives: to offer readers a glimpse into the life of a specific musician and to provide evidence of a particular quality that makes the musician unique. This is a common rhetorical strategy for writers who want to engage readers in a compelling narrative. The author first describes the music as a means of showcasing this quality. In a later sentence, the author elaborates on the musician’s unique quality by making a comparison. What is the most likely reason why the author uses a comparison?

In this passage, the author uses a comparison to

A. present the musician’s style in a more detailed and nuanced way.

B. suggest that the musician is similar to other musicians.

C. emphasize the musician’s unique talent.

D. create a contrast between the musician’s style and the music’s style.

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Correct Answer is: C

The comparison between the musician’s talent and the music’s style is used to emphasize the musician’s unique talent by highlighting a particular quality that sets the musician apart from others.