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 toCorrect 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.