Question

4.4.3 test (cst): wrap-up: modernism and the american dream
which best explains why the delivery of william faulkners nobel prize
speech does not support its rhetoric and purpose?

a. the purpose is to congratulate, but the delivery fails in its
missionn.

b. the language is too lofty and poetic for the purpose of the speech.

c. the southern accent makes it difficult for the listener to
understand.

d. the manner in which he speaks does not match the confidence of
the message.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The purpose of Faulkner's Nobel speech is not to congratulate but to inspire about the role of literature, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The language's loftiness and poetic nature align with the speech's purpose of emphasizing the power of literature, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: A southern accent does not inherently make understanding difficult; this is not a valid reason related to rhetoric/purpose mismatch.
• Option D: Faulkner's speech has a confident message about the importance of literature, but his delivery (tone, pace, etc.) may lack the confidence to match that message, making this the correct explanation.

Answer:

D. The manner in which he speaks does not match the confidence of the message.