Question

How does the author use rhetoric to advance the purpose of this

passage?

A-
The use of antithesis-placing opposing ideas
together for contrast—in the second paragraph
clarifies that the author agrees with the second view.
B-
The use of short sentences at the end of the second
and third paragraphs contributes to making the
passage informal and reader-friendly.
C-
The use of hypophora—a question followed by an
answer—at the beginning helps the author show that
the passage will contain surprising information
D-
The repetition of "but" in the second sentence helps
the author emphasize that the doctors were ignorant.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is C- The use of hypophora—a question followed by an answer—at the beginning helps the author show that

the passage will contain surprising information

Explanation: Hypophora is a rhetorical term where the author asks a question and immediately answers it. The other three options do not have any relation to rhetoric or rhetorical questions.

Answer 2

Rhetoric means to repeat over and over again.

Your answer is D- the repetition of "but" in the second sentence helps the author emphasize that the doctors were ignorant.

The author repeats the word "but" in their writing, therefore being rhetorical with the word but.

I hope this helps you. :)