Question

read this paragraph from a students rhetorical analysis essay. obama also uses logical reasoning to describe the potential effects of inaction. he states that there will be dangerous consequences if the united states does not respond to the use of chemical weapons and uses listing to name them. first, syria will likely continue to kill innocents with poison gas. second, syrias use of banned weapons will further weaken the international prohibition against chemical warfare, encouraging their use by \other tyrants.\ eventually, obama points out, \our troops would again face the prospect of chemical warfare on the battlefield and it could be easier for terrorist organizations to obtain these weapons.\ which sentence would add effective commentary to this paragraph? the picture obama paints of the consequences of american inaction is sobering and leaves an impression on the audience. by listing a chain of probable events, obama provides the audience with logical reasons to support military action to prevent them. this description of the likely consequences of american inaction explains why assads actions are unacceptable. obamas carefully constructed links between causes and effects shows that american action may make the situation worse.

Explanation:

The original paragraph focuses on Obama using logical reasoning to list consequences of American inaction. The second option about Obama providing logical reasons for military - action through a chain of events best adds to the analysis by directly connecting to the logical - reasoning aspect. The first option just describes the impression, the third option shifts focus to Assad's actions, and the fourth option misinterprets the cause - effect links as showing American action makes things worse.

Answer:

B. By listing a chain of probable events, Obama provides the audience with logical reasons to support military action to prevent them.