Question #6430331Single Choice

AP English Language

Question

In the following conclusion, the writer introduces a nuanced connection to a broader issue:

"The argument against government surveillance often focuses on privacy concerns, but when we consider the broader issue of national security in the context of international terrorism, the conversation shifts from individual rights to the collective safety of the populace."

What rhetorical strategy is the writer using in this conclusion?

Options

Shifting the scope of the argument to highlight larger social issues.

Restating the thesis to reinforce the argument’s main points.

Providing a counterargument and refuting it in a concluding sentence.

Appealing to emotion to incite concern about national safety.

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