What is the most likely reason that Safire includes the quotation from Ellen Goodman at the end of “Onomatopoeia”?
A. Ellen Goodman is a well-known linguistic expert.

B. Ellen Goodman offers specific support for Safire’s analysis.

C. The quotation serves to end the essay on a humorous note.

D. Ellen Goodman uses a variety of onomatopoetic words in the quotation.

Question

What is the most likely reason that Safire includes the quotation from Ellen Goodman at the end of “Onomatopoeia”? 
 A. Ellen Goodman is a well-known linguistic expert.  
 
 B. Ellen Goodman offers specific support for Safire’s analysis.  
 
 C. The quotation serves to end the essay on a humorous note.  
 
 D. Ellen Goodman uses a variety of onomatopoetic words in the quotation.

anonymous · Answer

This one- I have NO idea. It seems they all could apply. Any ideas?

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Thank you @bookworm00981

anonymous · Answer

I seriously have no idea! :(
I haven't read it!

anonymous · Answer

@Joshyface you can answer your question better! :)

anonymous · Answer

If you have read!

anonymous · Answer

I am thinking D since I just reread- but A applies as does C

anonymous · Answer

D is wrong. Do not know correct answer