Question #6428515Single Choice

AP English Language

Question

In the following excerpt, the author discusses climate change in a conversational tone and uses phrases like "you might have noticed" and "it's time we acted together." What is the most likely intended effect of this tone on the audience?

Options

To establish the author's expertise on the topic.

To evoke a sense of urgency and personal responsibility in the audience.

To entertain the audience with humor about climate change.

To provide a detached, factual overview of the issue.

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