It is necessary to save the government of the country, but is much more necessary to save the people of America.
We love this country. We love this government. It is a
religion, I say. It is a kind of religion people have read of
when women, in the name of religion, would take their
infant babes and throw them into the burning flame, where
they would be instantly devoured by the all-consuming fire,
in days gone by ...
Which of these best describes the diction used in this passage?
A. Captivating and flowery
B. Imprecise and poetic
C. Simple and concise
D. Verbose and sterile