Question

Use the radio segment to answer the question.

Radio segment: The strike across town has been going on for forty-five days now. Every day, the workers march and chant, making it impossible to live or work in peace on the block. The workers must eventually recognize the need for compromise.
Which statement most accurately describes the decision process of the person who delivered this segment?

(1 point)

The speaker most likely wrote with a purpose of presenting a fair and accurate explanation about an ongoing event in the area.

The speaker most likely reported all of the information they had available about the cause and impact of the strike.

The speaker most likely chose to exclude information that could make the audience feel sympathetic toward the workers.

The speaker most likely chose to include information about the impact of the marching and chanting to help the audience understand how the strike affects the speaker personally.
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Answer 1

The speaker most likely chose to exclude information that could make the audience feel sympathetic toward the workers.

Explanation: The segment uses negative, one-sided language about the workers’ marching and concludes they “must” compromise, indicating a persuasive choice to highlight harm and omit context or reasons that might engender sympathy.