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Argumentation in "The Girl Who Silenced the World for Five Minutes"

Question 3 • *CR Expository Reading and Writing S1 [E4250OX]

Which two quotations most clearly show Suzuki’s purpose?

Answer
A
I am here to speak for all generations to come.
B
Hello, I’m Severn Suzuki
C
I have no hidden agenda.
D
We are a group of twelve- and thirteen-year-olds
E
to come five thousand miles to tell you adults you must change your ways.

Explanation

Suzuki’s purpose is to speak on behalf of future generations and urge adults to change their behavior. “I am here to speak for all generations to come” states whom she represents, while “to come five thousand miles to tell you adults you must change your ways” directly states her message. The other quotations mainly introduce her or describe the group.

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