Question

part b

1. which detail from the passage best supports the idea that alligators are fascinating?

a. \alligators are reptiles that live in the southeastern united states.\ (1)
b. \they can grow up to 14 feet long and weigh over 1,000 pounds.\ (1)
c. \alligators have a unique way of hunting. they wait for their prey to come close and then quickly snap their jaws shut.\ (1)
d. \alligators are important to the ecosystem because they help control the population of other animals.\ (1)

1. purpose and perspective

how is rhetorical appeal used in paragraph 3 to advance ringos message that some people do enjoy fear?
a. her ethical appeal includes references to cultural norms and how society always perceives fear.
b. she uses expert references and logical appeal to explain how people differ in their reactions.
c. she includes personal anecdotes to create an emotional appeal to readers.
d. the emotional appeal is created by using vivid imagery and descriptive language.

1. rhetoric

this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.
part a
how does allegra ringo use rhetoric to strengthen her explanation that certain people enjoy fear - based experiences more than others?
a. she uses emotional stories to scare the reader into avoiding fear - based entertainment.
b. she relies mostly on humor and sarcasm to criticize people who enjoy being scared.
c. she uses logic by including expert opinions and evidence to explain how the brain reacts to fear.
d. she uses repetition and rhyme to make her argument more memorable.

Explanation:

Rhetoric involves the use of language to persuade or inform. Option C is correct as using expert opinions and evidence is a logical - rhetorical device. Option A is incorrect as she is not trying to scare readers away from fear - based entertainment. Option B is wrong because there is no indication of humor and sarcasm for criticism. Option D is incorrect as there is no mention of repetition and rhyme in the context.

Answer:

C. She uses logic by including expert opinions and evidence to explain how the brain reacts to fear.