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:

• Option 1: The phrase isn't about job importance.
• Option 2: Humor isn't the main intent; it's a pun for economic emphasis.
• Option 3: "Make dollars" (economic) and "make sense" (pun) highlight economic soundness.

Answer:

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