A
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The poem makes the issue of endangered languages seem real and tragic.
B
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The poem states the central ideas of the rest of the text.
C
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The poem exhibits Natalia Sangama’s limited understanding of English.
D
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The poem provides an entertaining pause before a serious topic.
1 answer
The most likely reason the author includes a poem at the beginning of the text is:
A. The poem makes the issue of endangered languages seem real and tragic.
Including a poem can evoke emotion and bring attention to the seriousness of the issue, making the reader more engaged with the topic at hand.
