Read the passage from "Improve the Zoo!"

To those who want the $5 million to be a good investment, I say that a better zoo will draw more tourists to Central City. That will bring more than $5 million into our local economy.

Which best identifies the purpose of the boldfaced text? (The Bold Text was "I say that a better zoo will draw more tourists to Central City.")

A. To introduce the essay and state the main claim

B. To establish a counterclaim

C. To emphasize the opposing position

D. To refute the counterclaim

Question

Mark Michael

25 January, 02:52

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Answers (2)

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Riley Beard · Answer 1

Riley Beard 25 January, 05:49

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The answer is the last one so d

Jensen · Answer 2

I just took the quiz and the answer is D. To refute the counterclaim.