What is Henry’s purpose of starting this paragraph with “Mr. President”?

Question

Answer choices for the above question

A. Henry knows the president is the only one in the audience he needs to convince.

B. Henry shows he has has given up on his attempt to persuade his audience.

C. Henry separates himself and the president from the rest of the audience he is addressing.

D. Henry shows respect for the audience and its leader in order to gain their respect and attention.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D. Henry shows respect for the audience and its leader in order to gain their respect and attention.