AP English Language

The correct answer is: D.All of the above

Explanation:

The introduction of a rhetorical analysis essay should:

A.Discuss the rhetorical situation: It provides the necessary context for the analysis by introducing the author, the audience, the purpose of the text, and the broader circumstances surrounding its creation.

B.Address the abstract question in the prompt: The introduction often sets up the main question of the essay (e.g., how the author uses rhetorical strategies to achieve their purpose), which the thesi...