The most important part was when you explained to the reader why to read the book.i hope this helped!
Answer: That would be D, She recognizes the connection between objects and words
Explanation: The sentence "I knew then that "w-a-t-e-r" meant the wonderful cool something that was flowing over my hand. That living word awakened my soul" shows that she has finally realized that the words and objects were connected with each other all along.
I would say that it depends on the audience. Personally, a debate regarding ethics and moral dilemma is interesting. Read The Fat Man and the Impending Doom. It's just one paragraph so it's not going to bore audience.
https://thedailydilemma.wordpress.com/2007/06/18/fat-man/
I believe that this type is a lecture-forum discussion.
I believe it will be a cause and effect type of essay.
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