Question

Review the passage from "Say No to Library Cuts."

While it is true that the city has to cut the budget, the city does not have to take the funds from the library. The library plays too great a role in our community. Instead of reducing the budget for the library, the mayor could delay for one year the proposed changes to the city's recycling program.

Which best identifies the purpose of the boldfaced text?


(A) To introduce the essay and state the main claim


(B) To emphasize the opposition's refutations


(C) To emphasize the opposing position


(D) To refute the counterclaim

Answer 1

(D) To refute the counterclaim

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

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