Question

all the other male pigs on the farm were porkers. the best known among them was a small fat pig named squealer, with very round cheeks, twinkling eyes, nimble movements, and a shrill voice. he was a brilliant talker, and when he was arguing some difficult point he had a way of skipping from side to side and whisking his tail which was somehow very persuasive. the others said of squealer that he could turn black into white.
--animal farm, george orwell
how do the key details in the passage develop the central idea that a persuasive speaker can make others believe anything, even lies?
○ the details show that squealer is forceful and argumentative.
○ the details show that squealer is attractive, which impresses the others.
○ the details show why other animals might believe anything squealer says.
○ the details show that squealer is a hard worker, which is why the others trust him.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The passage focuses on Squealer's persuasive nature, not being forceful/argumentative. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The details describe his persuasive manner, not attractiveness. Eliminate.
• Option 3: The details (brilliant talker, persuasive movements, "turn black into white") explain why others might believe his lies, aligning with the central idea.
• Option 4: The passage doesn't mention Squealer being a hard worker. Eliminate.

Answer:

The details show why other animals might believe anything Squealer says.