Which of the following best describes how Henry uses persuasive language in paragraph 3?
A.
Henry exaggerates facts to argue that the British intend to attack soon and regain control of the colonies.
B.
Henry repeats the same sentence throughout in order to convince his audience that the British are untrustworthy.
C.
Henry uses rhetorical questions and answers to argue how futile trusting the British and continuing to try to make peace.
D.
Henry compares the British's behavior towards other colonies that pleaded for independence with their behavior towards the American colonies.
D.
Henry compares the British's behavior towards other colonies that pleaded for independence with their behavior towards the American colonies.
The best description of how Henry uses persuasive language in paragraph 3 is option C. Henry uses rhetorical questions and answers to argue how futile trusting the British and continuing to try to make peace.
To determine the answer to this question, we need to closely analyze paragraph 3 and identify how Henry uses persuasive language. Let's break down the options one by one:
A. Henry exaggerates facts to argue that the British intend to attack soon and regain control of the colonies.
To confirm if this is the best description, we should look for any instances where Henry exaggerates facts to support his claim. Identify specific evidence in paragraph 3 if present.
B. Henry repeats the same sentence throughout in order to convince his audience that the British are untrustworthy.
To determine if this is the best description, search for instances where Henry repeats the same sentence to convince his audience about the untrustworthiness of the British. Look for repetitive language in paragraph 3.
C. Henry uses rhetorical questions and answers to argue how futile trusting the British and continuing to try to make peace.
Examine paragraph 3 for any rhetorical questions and answers used by Henry to argue against trusting the British and seeking peace. Look for questions and corresponding answers that support this claim.
D. Henry compares the British's behavior towards other colonies that pleaded for independence with their behavior towards the American colonies.
To establish if this is the best description, locate any comparisons made by Henry between the British's treatment of other colonies seeking independence and their behavior towards the American colonies. Look for such comparative examples specifically in paragraph 3.
By closely examining the content of paragraph 3 and comparing it to the options provided, we should be able to identify the best description of how Henry uses persuasive language.