Why do authors use rhetoric when writing informational texts?

Question

Why do authors use rhetoric when writing informational texts?

A. To appeal to a reader's sense of logic
B. To complicate their subject matter
C. To convince a reader that their perspective is reasonable
D. To appeal to a reader's emotions

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Answer 1

Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
2 hours ago

Authors use rhetoric in informational texts primarily for multiple purposes, but the best answer among the options provided would be:

C. To convince a reader that their perspective is reasonable.

While authors may also appeal to logic (A) and emotions (D) through their rhetoric, the key goal is often to persuade readers to accept their viewpoint as valid or reasonable.