Question

Read this excerpt from a speech.

So, my mom convinced me to attend the county fair last night, and the local talent, agriculture, and attractions were impressive. Trust me, I was a skeptic. I assumed the rides were for toddlers and the agriculture would be a variety of home-grown squash. I bet some of you are doubtful that the advertised thrills could satisfy our teen-aged preferences. They really can. The tractor pull was an amazing display of mud and muscle, and the pig races had everyone grinning. But I will go back for the Scream Shaft and the Rock-n-Ride on the midway at the back of the park.

What line reveals the speaker’s efforts to relate to the audience?

A: So, my mom convinced my to attend the county fair last night, and the local talent, agriculture, and attractions were impressive
B: I bet some of you are doubtful that the advertised thrills could satisfy our teen-aged preferences.
C:The tractor pull was an amazing display of mud and muscle, and the pig races had everyone grinning.
D: But I will go back for the Scream Shaft and the Rock-n-Ride on the midway at the back of the park.

Answer 1

The answer is answer B.

Answer 2

Option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the excerpt, it is possible to notice the speaker's efforts to relate to the audience when he/she states "I bet some of you are doubtful that the advertised thrills could satisfy our teen-aged preferences.". The sentence reveals how the speaker wants to engage with the audience, and not give a monologue that will be hard to relate to. By deviating from his/her narration to open a window to connect with the audience and to acknowledge their presence, the speaker is making his/her narrative more approachable.