Question #6428629Single Choice

AP English Language

Question

A documentary on the effects of mass incarceration in the U.S. opens with the statement:
“While some argue that stricter laws keep communities safe, millions of families are bearing the hidden costs of a justice system that disproportionately impacts people of color.”

What is the rhetorical strategy employed to address the audience’s perspective?

Options

To appeal to the audience’s sense of justice by highlighting inequality in the legal system.

To show the economic benefits of mass incarceration for society as a whole.

To defend the current justice system against claims of racial inequality.

To emphasize the role of personal responsibility in preventing incarceration.

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