Question

Why do authors use rhetoric when writing informational texts?(1 point)
Responses

to convince a reader that their perspective is reasonable
to convince a reader that their perspective is reasonable

to appeal to a reader’s sense of logic
to appeal to a reader’s sense of logic

to appeal to a reader’s emotions
to appeal to a reader’s emotions

to complicate their subject matter

Answer 1

Authors use rhetoric in informational texts primarily **to convince a reader that their perspective is reasonable**. While they may also appeal to logic and emotions, the overarching goal often centers around establishing credibility and persuading the reader of their viewpoint.