A writer reads a passage and notices it could support two different interpretations. What does strong...

1. A writer reads a passage and notices it could support two different interpretations. What does strong analytical writing do in this situation?
a. Paraphrases the passage in a way that makes one interpretation appear stronger
b. Selects the interpretation that best supports the thesis and sets aside the other
c. Moves the passage to a footnote to prevent it from weakening the argument
d. Names the uncertainty and explores what each possible reading would mean
2. Which punctuation convention is demonstrated by the sentence: "The speaker’s strategy is clear: she makes the audience see what she has survived"?
a. A colon introducing an elaboration that follows from a complete sentence
b. A semicolon used to connect two ideas that contrast but relate to the same point
c. A comma introducing a direct quotation from a source
d. A dash separating a claim from its supporting evidence
3. What is the most significant weakness of a conclusion that only restates the thesis in different words?
a. It introduces new evidence that was not addressed or developed earlier in the argument
b. It uses present tense in a context where past tense would be more appropriate
c. It is too brief to leave a meaningful impression on the reader
d. It does not explain what the comparison reveals about persuasive power more broadly