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Global Economic Policy — Unit test

Question 3 • * HSA 26-27 US Government

Read the opening statement about college costs.First, the cost of private institutions climbed higher and higher. Now, public institutions have fallen in line. Over the past 10 years, the cost of an education at a public university has risen 42 percent. Imagine if your salary, or your bank account, grew by 42 percent the past 10 years. Maybe then you could pay for your education!Which does the candidate’s opening statement use?

Answer
A
a plan of action
B
persuasive language
C
a main claim
D
professional language

Explanation

The statement uses emotionally charged phrases such as “climbed higher and higher” and “fallen in line” to influence how listeners feel about rising costs. It also asks readers to imagine their salary or bank account growing by the same amount, emphasizing the burden. This is persuasive language, not a plan of action or professional language.

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