Question

An author's purpose in using rhetoric is to

Answer 1

An author's purpose in using rhetoric is to create a certain effect for the reader. The answer is letter A. This is to give the reader’s or viewers a certain feel for a situation to make them understand what they try to give.

Answer 2

The tone of the rest of the piece is somewhat mock heroic.Twain uses language ordinarily used to describe acts of courage, bravery, and heroism to describe acts and behavior that are just the opposite. This technique highlights the difference between reality and rhetoric—language used to have a certain effect on readers and listeners.

Correct Answer is A. create a certain effect for the reader