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 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.
O c. He uses the word "Brother" to show that he considers all
American Indians to be related.
O D. He repeats the word "them" to show that he distrusts other
American Indian groups.