Question #N556
The most obvious sign that the speaker is speaking directly to the reader is the use of the word "you." There are other elements of the passage that may help to make the speaker seem more immediate and personal. The speaker refers to events and places that are familiar to the reader, and the speaker uses a conversational tone throughout the passage. What is the most likely reason why the writer uses the word "you"?
Which of the following choices provides the most effective punctuation in the sentence: In this passage, the word "you" is used to _create a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader_?
A. create a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader.
B. create a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader,
C. create a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader;
D. create a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader—
Correct Answer is: A
The sentence is grammatically correct as it is written. No punctuation is needed between a preposition and its complement. The most effective way to punctuate this sentence is to place a period after the complement, which is the noun phrase "a sense of intimacy and connection with the reader."