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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.
This is True. If you are referring to an author about whom you had previously written in the paragraph, you are allowed to omit the name from the parentheses.
The linking verb is "tastes" because it connects the subject and predicate.
