Read the following excerpt from a media response essay. the ad features a brightly colored banner and a couple of twenty-somethings sitting comfortably together, smiling happily, and sharing a set of headphones to listen to music. certainly the ad will catch the attention of and appeal to young adults. in this excerpt, the writer is providing a thesis that reflects topic and viewpoint. ending the essay with a strong conclusion. analyzing the advertising methods of the ad. giving an explanation of the target audience.

The correct answer is D.

This excerpt from a media response essay seeks to explain the type of audience that the ad is targeting.

It explains that, by featuring bright colored banners and people in their twenties smiling and listening to music together, the ad is trying to get the attention of young adults.

A complex sentencen is made up of two  clauses: a main clause and a subordinating clause.

Although designing shoes is hard work, it will pay off in the end. This is the correct sentence. ( Although designing:is the subordinating clause; "it will pay is the main clause).

These options are not right.

-Designing shoes is hard work, but it will pay off in the end. ( These are two indepwndent clauses linked bu "but").

-Designing shoes is hard work; however, it will pay off in the end.( These are two independent clauses linked by however),

- Designing shoes is hard work; it will pay off in the end (These are two independent clauses linked by semi colon).