Question

its only human nature to be reluctant to accept change when you are satisfied with the status quo. however, in the absence of change, life becomes dull, and our possibilities become limited. in a dynamic environment, variety is the zest of life. changes expand our outlook and present opportunities for boundary - pushing challenges. after all, arent learning and growth the things that truly make life exciting?
how does the rhetorical question in the passage support the authors purpose of persuading?
1 it indicates that there is still more to learn about the subject.
2 it acknowledges and responds to possible counterarguments.
3 it encourages the reader to draw a conclusion along with the author.

Explanation:

A rhetorical question is a question asked not for an answer but to make a point. In this passage, the rhetorical question “After all, aren’t learning and growth the things that truly make life exciting?” is used. The author's purpose is to persuade the reader that change is good. By asking this rhetorical question, the author is not seeking new information (so option 1 is incorrect). There is no counter - argument being addressed here (so option 2 is incorrect). Instead, the author is guiding the reader to think along the same lines as the author. The reader is encouraged to agree that learning and growth (which come from change) make life exciting, thus reinforcing the author's argument about the benefits of change.

Answer:

1. It encourages the reader to draw a conclusion along with the author.