Question #N345

The author begins by establishing the speaker’s perspective on the subject. The speaker makes a claim about the role of the speaker’s work, followed by a list of examples that support this claim. Then the author concludes with a statement that emphasizes the speaker’s role in society. What is the most likely reason why the author includes this list of examples?

The primary function of the list of examples in this passage is to
A. provide historical background for the speaker’s work.
B. offer a personal anecdote to illustrate the speaker’s claim.
C. provide evidence to support the speaker’s claim.
D. establish the speaker’s credibility as an expert.