Question

how does the use of the lakota phrase \pila maya ye\ contribute to the structure of the speech? opening and closing the speech with this phrase illustrates her gratitude for her educational experiences and community. it supports her message that the pipeline protests caused her pain, so she incorporates it into her account of that event. opening and closing the speech with this phrase reinforces her view that the nation has forgotten native americans. it expresses the anger she felt as she worked to help homeless first nations people, so she returns to it at the conclusion of her speech.

Explanation:

The use of a phrase to open and close a speech often serves as a framing device, emphasizing a central theme. In this case, it shows gratitude for educational experiences and community. Other options don't align as well with the typical function of such a repeated phrase in a speech structure.

Answer:

Opening and closing the speech with this phrase illustrates her gratitude for her educational experiences and community.