AP English Language

The correct answer is: D.explain how the author's choices serve the author's purpose.

Explanation:

In a rhetorical analysis essay, your goal is to analyze how the author's rhetorical choices (such as tone, ethos, pathos, logos, structure, and diction) effectively serve the author's purpose. You are looking at how the author uses these strategies to achieve their goal, whether it’s to persuade, inform, entertain, or inspire the audience. The focus is on understanding the relationship between the author's choices and their intended purpose.