Question

overcome the hesitation
a. gautam

1. many people hesitate to go to a counselor to seek

assistance with their problems. if many adults do that,
one cannot expect school - age kids will readily talk to their
guidance counselors. adults need to revise their thinking
about seeking counseling so kids will readily talk to a
counselor. these are some reasons various people lack
interest or courage to seek counseling.

1. friends

many say they would rather talk to their friends or family
about the problems. however, they are not trained
listeners who can offer support, objective advice or
guidance. counselors also challenge one’s way of
thinking to approach a problem in a new way and loved
ones can’t always do that. besides, family members or
friends may not have time to talk about problems all the
time.

1. time

like anything people don’t want to do, they blame not
going counseling on lack of time. people find the time for
what is the effect of using direct address as a rhetorical device
in this selection?
a the author compares everyday people to
those who seek counseling
b the author makes a general claim about the
reader without citing research
c the author has an influence on and attempts
to engage the reader
d the author fails to show to the reader why the
claim is relevant

Explanation:

Direct address as a rhetorical device (like addressing the reader directly) is used to engage and influence them. Option A is about comparison, not direct address. Option B focuses on general claim without research, not direct address. Option D is about relevance of claim, not direct address. Option C explains that direct address helps the author engage and influence the reader, which matches the purpose of direct address.

Answer:

C. The author has an influence on and attempts to engage the reader