Question

the excerpt was written by olaudah equiano, an enslaved african man who was taken to barbados. the effect of an authors choices can change over time. for example, equiano includes the phrase poor creatures to appeal to the readers emotions. however, by todays standards this is considered dehumanizing. read the passage then answer the question. their huts, which ought to be well covered, and the place dry where they take their little repose, are often open sheds, built in damp places; so that when the poor creatures return tired from the toils of the field, they contract many disorders, from being exposed to the damp air in this uncomfortable state. - sugar changed the world, marc aronson and marina budhos. which words from the passage best support the authors purpose? tired, toils, poor; repose, places, air; huts, covered, dry; sheds, places, damp

Explanation:

The author aims to evoke sympathy for enslaved Africans. Words like "tired" (showing exhaustion from toil), "toils" (indicating hard - work), and "poor" (eliciting pity) best support this purpose. The other options focus on physical aspects like places and conditions of huts without directly appealing to emotions regarding the plight of the enslaved.

Answer:

A. tired, toils, poor