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Read the following paragraph and answer the question: "Mary clanged two glasses together, rudely interrupting the conversations going on around her. But why should she care? She was clearly the most interesting person in the room. Once she had the attention of the room, she rose slowly from her seat flaunting her new dress and making sure everyone could see her overly showy jewelry. She stood as still as a statue with all eyes on her. She

finally simply said 'thank you for coming,' her words biting the ears of all who heard them. She then sat down satisfied with her actions." What Rhetorical device is being used in "But why should she care? She was clearly the most interesting person in the room."?
A. Passive voice
B. Rhetorical question
C. Personification
D. Metaphor

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B Rhetorical question
This quote is asking you a question that you don’t need to answer, it’s something asked but doesn’t need an answer.
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