Final answer:
The author suggests that making English the official language, as proposed in S356, could lead to unnecessary divisions within the United States. This view corresponds to the idea that legislation intended to establish English officially could inadvertently marginalize non-English speakers and undermine national unity.
Step-by-step explanation:
The author of the paragraph raises concerns about the potential negative consequences of enacting legislation to make English the official language of the United States. Specifically, the author suggests that the passage of bill S356, which presumably seeks to establish English as the official language, could create unnecessary division within the country.
The point introduced in the paragraph aligns most closely with option B: Making English the official language of the United States will make people feel divided.
The debate over an official language involves contrasting views, where proponents argue for unity and assimilation, while opponents, such as the ACLU, see such measures as undermining diversity and rights of non-English speakers.
In historical context, English has served as the dominant language and a de facto official language, with over thirty states having laws that specify English as the official tongue. The concerns arise about discriminatory effects and the misalignment with the nation's linguistic diversity.