Which of the following best describes Thunberg’s purpose within her rhetorical situation?
(A) to speak to representatives of the United Nations
(B) to promote her status as a young environmental activist
(C) to persuade world leaders to address climate change
(D) to employ language that scolds world leaders
(E) to rally young people to her cause

the answer to the question is punishment. or more specifically, positive punishment.

positive punishment occurs when a behavior is given a negative consequence for the individual doing the behavior.

sara no longer wants to ask questions (the behavior) because she is ridiculed by mr. smith (the punishment).

reinforcement is inaccurate because reinforcement always gives positive consequences for the individual doing the behavior, be it by introducing a pleasant consequence or removing an unpleasant one.