Question

read this passage from president barack obamas 2009 speech address to americas schoolchildren: thats why today im calling on each of you to set your own goals for your education - and do everything you can to meet them. your goal can be something as simple as doing all your homework, paying attention in class, or spending some time each day reading a book. maybe youll decide to get involved in an extracurricular activity, or volunteer in your community. maybe youll decide to stand up for kids who are being teased or bullied because of who they are or how they look, because you believe, like i do, that all young people deserve a safe environment to study and learn. maybe youll decide to take better care of yourself so you can be more ready to learn.... but whatever you resolve to do, i want you to commit to it. i want you to really work at it. why does the president use repetition in this passage? a. to make the students anxious about their future choices and push them to change their minds b. to question whether students have the ability to make positive choices about their future c. to create doubt, leading students to question whether they have the ability to succeed d. to empower students to make responsible decisions about their education

Explanation:

The president lists various positive - oriented goals for students, such as doing homework, helping bullied kids, etc. The repetition of "Maybe you'll" emphasizes different ways students can take charge of their education and make responsible choices. It is not to cause anxiety, question students' abilities, or create doubt.

Answer:

D. To empower students to make responsible decisions about their education