I think the answer to this is D
The effect of the speaker hearing about the statue from the traveller as opposed to seeing it with his own eyes is. It helps emphasize how the story is a tale that is being passed on to the reader, indicating that there is a message to be heeded.
The answer I am going to say is (situational irony)
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Westley "Wes" Moore is an American author, social entrepreneur, television producer, political analyst, and decorated US Army officer.
He is the author of The Other Wes Moore and The Work, both of which are New York Times Bestsellers.
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