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emmasim [6.3K]
3 years ago
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Read the following excerpt from a speech:

English
1 answer:
xxTIMURxx [149]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

How does the underlined sentence contribute to the overall purpose of the

speech? D. It sets up a vivid illustration of the main points of the speech

Explanation:

Through the lines of the speech it is vividly showed by the author some situations that might bring you down. Within the sentences is expressed the idea of motivation and encouragment. What I got from the text is that you have to pursuit your dreams instead of just being at home watching TV. It also highlights the importance of move on and use the past as a way of learning.

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