Question

doughnuts a dessert tradition ... which quotation from the passage illustrates the author’s technique for appealing to the reader’s emotional need to belong to a group? a ... b ... c ... d ...

Explanation:

To appeal to the emotional need of belonging to a group, the quotation should emphasize shared enjoyment of doughnuts as a collective experience. Option C states doughnuts are enjoyed by millions of Americans daily, which frames the treat as a unifying, shared part of everyday American life, directly tapping into that sense of group belonging. The other options focus on history or popularity without highlighting collective participation.

Answer:

C. Doughnuts are a dessert enjoyed by millions of Americans everyday