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Question #N959

The speaker’s main idea is that the modern world is a place of constant change. The speaker uses vivid imagery to emphasize the rapid pace of change, such as the idea of a “whirlwind” of events and the way “cities are born and die” within a few years. What is the most likely reason why the speaker emphasizes this rapid pace of change?

In this passage, the speaker emphasizes the rapid pace of change primarily to

A. express the speaker’s disappointment with the modern world.

B. highlight the speaker’s sense of urgency and alarm.

C. suggest that the modern world is not as stable as it once was.

D. show that the speaker is struggling to keep up with the changes.

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Correct Answer is: C

The speaker is trying to convey the idea that the modern world is a place of constant change. The speaker uses vivid imagery to emphasize the rapid pace of change, such as the idea of a “whirlwind” of events and the way “cities are born and die” within a few years. The most likely reason why the speaker emphasizes this rapid pace of change is to suggest that the modern world is not as stable as it once was.