Question

read the sentence from paragraph 4. an intelligent officer, with ten or twelve chosen men, fit for the enterprise, and willing to undertake it, taken from our posts, where they may be spared without inconvenience, might explore the whole line and have conferences with the natives on the subject of commercial intercourse. how does the descriptive style of the sentence best add to the authors argument? a. it advances his insistent tone to better reflect the urgent nature of acting on such a beneficial opportunity. b. it reveals the respectful choice of words that are standard when speaking to persons of the congress. c. it highlights the reasons why the chosen men are particularly suited for his proposed task d. it shows that he has thoughtfully considered any objections or questions that the congress may raise

Explanation:

To determine the best option, we analyze the sentence's role in the author's argument. The sentence describes choosing men fit for the enterprise. Option C states it highlights why the chosen men are suited for the task, which aligns with the description of the men being "fit for the enterprise" and "willing to undertake it". Option A is about advancing insistence (not relevant), B is about respectful word choice (not the focus), and D is about objections (not shown). So C is the best.

Answer:

C. It highlights the reasons why the chosen men are particularly suited for his proposed task