Question

Read the following excerpt from a made in response to Christian missionaries in 1805:

Brother, we are told that you have been preaching to the white people in this place. These people are our neighbors; we are acquainted with them; we will wait, a little while and see what effect your preaching has upon them. If we find it does them good, makes them honest and less disposed to cheat Indians, we will then consider again what you have said.

Which statement best conveys how the author achieves his purpose in this excerpt?

A. He repeats the word "you" to indicate that the missionaries practice a different religion.

B. He repeats the word "we" to show that he and his people will act as one.

C. He repeats the word "them" to show that he distrusts other American Indian groups.

D. He uses the word "Brother" to show that he considers all American Indians to be related.

Answer 1

B. He repeats the word "we" to show that he and his people will act as one.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

B. He repeats the word "we" to show that he and his people will act as one.

In the passage, he uses "we" five times in only 3 sentences. When he uses the word "we" it is to show what he and the people will do when he says "we will wait" and "we will then consider". This repetition with the statements of action show that he and his people will act as one if anything should happen. He does not use "Brother" to show them to be related but rather as a sign of respect. "Them" is not used to show distrust. Instead it separates his neighbors for him and his people by calling the white people "them". The repetition of the word "you" does not seem to have an effect rather than to address his audience.