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Word Choice and Evidence in Wheels of Change, Part 3

Question 9 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 9 B

Smith chose the underlined words for a reason. What effect did she hope to have on the audience by using words with strong negative connotations?

Answer
A
She wanted to encourage cycling for women’s health.
B
She wanted to persuade others that women should not ride bicycles.
C
She wanted to evoke patriotic feelings in citizens.
D
She wanted to convince men to ride bicycles.