Read the excerpt from We Shall Not Be Moved. Pauline Newman recalled the feelings of the workers: "I can see the young people, mostly women, walking down and not caring what might happen. The spirit, I think the spirit of a conqueror, led them on. They didn't know what was in store for them, didn't really think of the hunger, cold, loneliness, and what could happen to them. They didn't care on that particular day; that was their day." Which best states the author's purpose for including This quote in the text?

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Which best states the author’s purpose for including this quote in the text?

A. to give the reader important facts about the number of workers striking

B. to persuade the reader that the workers were foolish and irresponsible

C. to help the reader understand the courage and determination of the workers

D. to show the reader how Pauline Newman helped the striking workers

The answer to this question is C. to help the reader understand the courage and determination of the workers.

Explanation:

In the text "We Shall Not Be Moved", the author explains an important woman's strike that occurred in 1909 and led to the formation of one female trade union organization. In this Newman emphasizes how important the strike was and how the women in it were brave and determined.

This is explained in the quote through details such as "The spirit, I think the spirit of a conqueror, led them on" that explain women felt confident and wanted to fight for a cause or in "didn't really think of the hunger, cold, loneliness" that show women would continue in the strike despite difficulties. According to this, the purpose of including this quote and details is to emphasize the courage and determination of these female workers.

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