Question

what effect does the rhetorical question in paragraph 12 of passage 3 have?
it instructs the reader what to think.
it makes a point with a humorous tone.
it contradicts the opinion in paragraph 5.
it provides news details about the costumes.

Explanation:

To determine the effect of the rhetorical question, we analyze each option:

• "It instructs the reader what to think" is incorrect as rhetorical questions prompt reflection, not direct instruction.
• "It makes a point with a humorous tone" is plausible as rhetorical questions often emphasize a point, and humor can be a tone used.
• "It contradicts the opinion in paragraph 5" is unlikely without context showing contradiction, and rhetorical questions don't typically contradict but emphasize.
• "It provides news details about the costumes" is incorrect as rhetorical questions don't provide factual details.

The most logical choice is the one about making a point with humor.

Answer:

A. It instructs the reader what to think (Incorrect, rechecking: Wait, the correct analysis shows the second option is better. Wait, the options are:

1. It instructs the reader what to think.

1. It makes a point with a humorous tone.

1. It contradicts the opinion in paragraph 5.

1. It provides news details about the costumes.

After re - analysis, the correct answer is the second option: B. It makes a point with a humorous tone.