English

Lauryn Hurley

1 January, 15:42

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?

O

A. He uses the word "Brother" to show that he considers all America

Indians to be related

O

B. He repeats the word "you" to indicate that the missionaries

practice a different religion.

O

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

as one.

O

D. He repeats the word "them" to show that he distrusts othek

American Indian groups.