It's only human nature to be reluctant to accept change when you are satisfied with the status quo. However, in the absence of change, life becomes dull, and our possibilities become limited. In a dynamic environment, variety is the zest of life. Changes expand our outlook and present opportunities for boundary- pushing challenges. After all, aren't learning and growth the things that truly make life exciting? How does the rhetorical question in the passage support the author's purpose of persuading? 1 It indicates that there is still more to learn about the subject. 2 It acknowledges and responds to possible counterarguments. 3 It encourages the reader to draw a conclusion along with the author .

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3 It encourages the reader to draw a conclusion along with the author.

The rhetorical question prompts the reader to consider the idea that learning and growth are what truly make life exciting. By asking this question, the author encourages the reader to reflect on their own beliefs and come to the same conclusion as the author.