Question

Which statement best describes the effect of the phrase “long lines of voters at the polls before sunrise” in Paragraph 3?

Responses

It paints a picture of a scene that will likely be unfamiliar, which helps the reader understand the phrase “off-year elections.”
It paints a picture of a scene that will likely be unfamiliar, which helps the reader understand the phrase “off-year elections.”

It uses the word sunrise, which symbolizes that voting is an opportunity for readers.
It uses the word , sunrise, , which symbolizes that voting is an opportunity for readers.

It describes what people most likely picture when they imagine voting, which helps the reader connect to the essay.
It describes what people most likely picture when they imagine voting, which helps the reader connect to the essay.

It uses the word voters, which repeats and reinforces the central idea of the essay.
It uses the word, voters, , which repeats and reinforces the central idea of the essay.

If voting is such a powerful tool, why is there such appalling voter turnout in many elections? People think their vote doesn’t count or doesn’t matter. Long lines of voters at the polls before sunrise are typical only of “big” elections, such as the election of a senator or representative to serve in the federal government or the election of a president for the country. But it is the off-year elections, those smaller elections for local and state offices, that should matter most. For the vast majority of the population, the local elections are the ones that touch their everyday lives. It is in these elections that people decide who runs the local school boards, who makes the rules and regulations governing behavior and activities in their locality, and who will judge the population in the local courts. There also may be issues on the ballot that will affect their daily lives that have nothing to do with who the candidate is, but actions will be taken (or not) that will affect them. When a candidate is elected, he or she feels a mandate has been given by the electorate to fulfill promises made to get into office.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the effect of the phrase "long lines of voters at the polls before sunrise" in Paragraph 3 is:

It describes what people most likely picture when they imagine voting, which helps the reader connect to the essay.

If voting is such a powerful tool, why is there such appalling voter turnout in many elections?

The phrase "long lines of ​voters at the polls before sunrise" in Paragraph 3 serves to describe what ​people commonly imagine when they think of voting. This description helps the reader connect to the essay by evoking a familiar image and reinforcing the concept of people actively participating in the democratic process. It highlights the significance and importance of voting by illustrating the commitment and dedication shown by those who are willing to wait in long lines early in the morning to exercise their right to vote. This imagery emphasizes the value and impact of each individual's vote, regardless of the scale of the election.

Answer 2

The statement that best describes the effect of the phrase "long lines of voters at the polls before sunrise" in Paragraph 3 is:

It describes what people most likely picture when they imagine voting, which helps the reader connect to the essay.

If voting is such a powerful tool, why is there such appalling voter turnout in many elections?

The phrase "long lines of ​voters at the polls before sunrise" in Paragraph 3 serves to describe what ​people commonly imagine when they think of voting. This description helps the reader connect to the essay by evoking a familiar image and reinforcing the concept of people actively participating in the democratic process. It highlights the significance and importance of voting by illustrating the commitment and dedication shown by those who are willing to wait in long lines early in the morning to exercise their right to vote. This imagery emphasizes the value and impact of each individual's vote, regardless of the scale of the election.