Question

According to paragraph 3, what rhetorical strategy is being analyzed?
A
The author’s use of emotional appeals.
B
The author’s use of evidence and statistics.
C
The author’s use of word choice and tone.
D
The author’s use of syntax and parallel structure.
3 In addition to using a logical appeal supported by research, Rolfe employs urgent diction to further emphasize how selfie obsession can be psychologically detrimental to women. In her thesis, she uses the word “destructive” to stress the negative effects selfies can have on women. She later clarifies the insincere nature of social media and selfies by using phrases like “manipulate” and “meticulously curate” to underscore how the versions of themselves women present through social media are often false and promote unattainable ideals of beauty for all women. She further highlights this point by saying that these images cause a “hyper focus” on “superficial beauty.” Finally, Rolfe creates an even more serious tone by using phrases like “irrecoverably hurt” and repeating words like “damage” and “harmful” to accentuate the toxic nature of selfie obsession and warn women against becoming too entangled in this aspect of social media. By threading compelling diction throughout her argument, she is able to persuade the reader.

Answer 1

C — The paragraph analyzes Rolfe’s use of word choice and tone (urgent diction).