Read the excerpt from the Iroquois Constitution . You, the Five Nations Confederate Lords, be firm so that if a tree falls on your joined arms it shall not separate or weaken your hold. How does the figurative language in this sentence support the purpose of the passage?
Answer
A
It reinforces the Lords’ importance as leaders of the community.
B
It suggests that the Lords must be ready and able to withstand great physical stress.
C
It indicates that the Lords’ commitment to the Five Nations must be unbreakable.
D
It helps to explain the meaning of lordship in the Iroquois world.