Question

this renewable energy project promises to provide numerous benefits to our state. these include an increase in jobs and a secure and sustainable source of energy. this project will make dollars and make sense for all of us. what effect is the underlined phrase meant to have on the argument? 1 it intends to show how important jobs in renewable energy will become. 2 it emphasizes humor to help make the subject more interesting to readers. 3 the pun on sense helps call attention to the economic soundness of the project.

Explanation:

The phrase "make sense" has a double - meaning here. One meaning is related to logical sense, and the other is related to financial sense (as in making money). It's a pun that emphasizes the economic viability of the project.

Answer:

1. The pun on sense helps call attention to the economic soundness of the project.