Read the excerpt from Silent Spring . There had been several sudden and unexplained deaths, not only among adults but even among children, who would be stricken suddenly while at play and die within a few hours. Which best describes how this excerpt appeals to readers’ emotions?
Answer
A
The sentence proves that the author is knowledgeable.
B
The sentence offers facts about diseases adults contract.
C
The sentence discusses the death of children.
D
The sentence creates an image of children at play.
Explanation
The excerpt says that children were suddenly stricken and died within a few hours. The thought of children dying is likely to make readers feel sadness or alarm, so the sentence appeals to their emotions. Choice D mentions children at play, but the emotional impact comes chiefly from their deaths.
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