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Question 1 of 20

Click to read a passage from "The School Days of an Indian Girl" by Zitkala
-Ša (Gertrude Bonnin). Then answer the question.
The author presents her strongest argument at the end of the passage. Why
does Zitkala-Ša use this technique?
A. She would like the reader appreciate all of her hard work.
OB. She rambles on and often has a hard time closing her ideas.
C. She is trying to create a fun and playful mood with the reader.
D. She wants to leave the reader with a vivid image of her terrible
mistreatment.

Answer 1

Zitkala-Ša ends her passage with the strongest argument to leave a lasting, vivid image of her mistreatment with the reader, making the overall argument more impactful.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student asks why Zitkala-Ša presents her strongest argument at the end of the passage in her work "The School Days of an Indian Girl." The technique used by Zitkala-Ša to present her strongest argument at the end is often employed to leave a lasting impression on the reader. By concluding with the most powerful point of her argument, Zitkala-Ša aims to evoke emotions and create a memorable impact, ensuring that the reader fully comprehends the gravity of her experiences and the extent of her mistreatment. This aligns with choice D of the options, as it serves to etch a vivid image of her terrible mistreatment in the reader's mind, thus strengthening the overall argument and emotional appeal of the passage.