Question

question 3 of 20
read this passage from elie wiesels \the perils of indifference\:
does it mean that we have learned from the past? does it
mean that society has changed? has the human being
become less indifferent and more human? have we really
learned from our experiences? are we less insensitive to
the plight of victims of ethnic cleansing and other forms of
injustices in places near and far? is todays justified
intervention in kosovo, led by you, mr. president, a lasting
warning that never again will the deportation, the
terrorization of children and their parents, be allowed
anywhere in the world? will it discourage other dictators in
other lands to do the same?
why does wiesel end his speech with several questions?
a. to directly state his opinion
b. to provide the audience with a warm, comfortable feeling at the
end of the speech
c. to provide a strong, religious plea for help
d. to leave unanswered questions for the audience to think about

Explanation:

When a speaker ends with questions, it's often to prompt the audience to reflect. Directly stating an opinion (A) would be a declarative statement. A warm, comfortable feeling (B) isn't likely with these serious questions. There's no religious aspect (C) in these questions. The questions are left open - ended for the audience to ponder.

Answer:

D. To leave unanswered questions for the audience to think about