Question

The author sets off the passage’s final phrase with an em dash primarily to

express doubt about the phrase
A

heighten the impact of the phrase
B

highlight the ambiguity of the phrase
C

separate a judgment from a statement of fact
D

rephrase a previous conclusion
E

Answer 1

B) heighten the impact of the phrase

Step-by-step explanation:

The em dash acts as a pause for the reader, emphasizing the next phrase by isolating it in the conclusion sentence.