Theresa Weber

English

27 July, 05:14

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.