Question

Select two ways in which the author uses rhetoric to develop the argument in the passage "The Meaning of 'Organic'".

A.
The author presents appeals to logic and reason by citing scientific studies.

B.
The author focuses the audience’s attention through a series of rhetorical questions.

C.
The author includes allusions to famous people and events to support his claims.

D.
The author relies on the connotations of words to help him express his point of view.

E.
The author uses repeated understatement to make problems seem smaller than they are.

Answer 1

B and D

- The author uses a series of rhetorical questions to guide the reader’s attention and prompt reflection.
- The author relies on the connotations of words (especially “organic” and related terms) to shape readers’ perceptions and convey his point of view.