Question

read the excerpt from the crisis, number 1.\the heart that feels not is dead; the blood of his children will curse his cowardice who shrinks back at a time when a little might have saved the whole and made them happy.\what is the purpose of the figurative language in this excerpt?to evoke in the audience admiration for those who aid and comfort the needyto evoke in the audience concern for the safety of children and loved onesto evoke in the audience shame for placing self - preservation above the good of the communityto evoke in the audience anger at children who disrespect the authority of their parents

Explanation:

The excerpt uses figurative language (like "the blood of his children will curse his cowardice") to criticize those who shrink back (prioritize self - preservation) when acting could help the community. Option A is about admiring helpers, but the excerpt focuses on criticizing cowards. Option B is about children's safety, which is not the main point. Option D is about children disrespecting parents, which is irrelevant. Option C matches as it addresses the shame for putting self - preservation over the community's good.

Answer:

C. to evoke in the audience shame for placing self - preservation above the good of the community