Question #N8
The author’s primary goal in the passage is to explain how a particular idea can be applied to a specific situation. The author uses a series of examples and anecdotes to illustrate the idea, and the author ends the passage by offering a final thought or conclusion. What is the most likely reason why the author uses anecdotes in the passage?
In the passage, the author uses anecdotes to
A. demonstrate the idea’s practical application.
B. make the passage more engaging and entertaining.
C. provide background information about the topic.
D. support a specific point of view on the subject.
Correct Answer is: A
Anecdotes are used in the passage to demonstrate how the idea can be applied in a practical sense. The author uses these stories to make the concept more relatable and understandable to the reader.