Question

close read: analyze craft and structure
identify the choice that best answers the question.

read the following passage from “the black hole of technology.” look for words and phrases that the author repeats.

no one stops to process information anymore to determine its significance or importance. no one appreciates the value of personal interaction or nature. everything is go, go, go. not once do we stop. ... now, i’m always consumed by my “tech,” and i never stop to take a break.

which sentence best explains the author’s use of repetition in this passage?

a. she repeats the word go to make her argument more reasonable.

b. she repeats the word stop to emphasize an idea that is important to her.

c. she repeatedly uses sentences of similar length to persuade the reader to see things her way.

d. she repeats the phrase no one to make fun of people who use a lot of technology.

Explanation:

• Option A: Repeating "go" doesn't make the argument more reasonable; it emphasizes a fast - paced lifestyle, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The word "stop" is repeated ("No one stops", "Not once do we stop", "I never stop"). Repetition of a word is often used to emphasize an important idea, in this case, the idea of not stopping (due to technology), so B is correct.
• Option C: The passage doesn't focus on sentence length for persuasion; the key is word repetition, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: The phrase "no one" is used to show a general trend, not to make fun of people, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. She repeats the word stop to emphasize an idea that is important to her.