Question

in paragraphs 16 - 19, carter supports his claim that americans must be united in fighting for human rights at home and abroad. how does the text feature in paragraph 20 further develop that claim? (r.2.1)
by explaining the positive opinion others might have about america
by explaining how americans can compensate for his shortcomings
by explaining how well americans already focus on keeping america strong

Explanation:

To determine how the text feature in paragraph 20 further develops Carter's claim about Americans uniting for human rights, we analyze each option:

• The first option about others' positive opinion of America is not directly related to developing the claim about Americans' unity for human rights.
• The second option about compensating for Carter's shortcomings is irrelevant to the claim about uniting for human rights.
• The third option, explaining how well Americans already focus on keeping America strong, shows a foundation of American unity and focus, which can be built upon to further the claim of uniting for human rights at home and abroad. This option logically connects to and develops the original claim.

Answer:

C. by explaining how well Americans already focus on keeping America strong