Question

analyze the quest for human rights
and so, once again, i think of the young jewish boy from
the carpathian mountains. he has accompanied the old
man i have become throughout these years of quest and
struggle. and together we walk towards the new
millennium, carried by profound fear and extraordinary
hope.
—elie wiesel, \the perils of indifference,\ 1999
how does wiesel persuade his audience in this passage?

a. by apologizing for his opinions

b. by reminding people that he is an expert

c. by giving people facts about his life

d. by providing an emotional image

Explanation:

• Option A: The passage has no apology for opinions, so A is wrong.
• Option B: There's no claim of expertise, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: The passage uses a reflective, emotional image (the young Jewish boy and old self) rather than just factual life details, so C is wrong.
• Option D: Wiesel creates an emotional image (the young Jewish boy accompanying his older self, with fear and hope) to persuade, matching D.

Answer:

D. By providing an emotional image