Question

read this part of the text. the author used words inside parentheses to
a explain which president is viewed as the best.
b give the reader the authors opinion.
c share words spoken by another president.
d give the reader extra information.
but the first official inaugural ball did not happen until 1809. (\inaugural\ means \first.\ an inaugural ball is a party. it is held when a president first takes office.) that is when madison took office.

Explanation:

Parentheses are often used in writing to provide additional or clarifying information. In the given text, the words inside parentheses define "Inaugural" and explain what an inaugural ball is, which is extra - information for the reader.

Answer:

D. give the reader extra information