A student writes: "The repeated use of 'never' in the speech builds a sense of defiance." What is the strongest way to extend this analysis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Quote two examples of 'never' and explain how the rising urgency prepares for the final demand
- Step 1: Good analysis adds evidence and explains the effect on the audience.
- Step 2: Quoting examples and linking them to the build-up of urgency and the final demand does both.
Answer
evidence plus explanation of effect.
Why not the others: Counting letters adds nothing; the third is a vague claim; the fourth only repeats the earlier claim.
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