Question

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

to complicate their subject matter
to complicate their subject matter

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

Answers

GPT-4o mini
Authors use rhetoric when writing informational texts primarily **to convince a reader that their perspective is reasonable**. This involves using persuasive techniques to present information in a way that supports their argument and helps readers understand and accept their viewpoint.