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The correct answer is: D.the tools/strategies the author uses to present his/her message to the audience.

In a rhetorical analysis essay, the focus is on analyzing how the author communicates their message rather than what the message is about. This includes examining the rhetorical strategies and tools used, such as:

1.Ethos (credibility),

2.Pathos (emotional appeal),

3.Logos (logical argument),

4.Diction (word choice),

5.Syntax (sentence structure),

6.Tone,

7.and other elements that help the author convey their message effectively.

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