A speech writer uses 'we' and 'our' repeatedly. Why?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. To create a sense of shared purpose with the audience
- Step 1: The pronouns include both speaker and audience.
- Step 2: This builds unity and a sense that everyone shares the cause.
Answer
To create a sense of shared purpose with the audience.
Why not the others: To distance the speaker from the audience: 'We' brings people together. To describe the speaker's childhood: The pronouns point to shared goals, not memories. To show that the speaker is uncertain: The inclusive pronouns sound confident.
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