English, 16.09.2019 19:30, Arealbot

What purpose do the historical anecdotes serve in james baldwin's "for want of a horseshoe nail" and robert e. lee's "letter to his son"?
a.
they serve as attention-grabbing hooks.
b.
they serve as emotional appeals.
c.
they answer common questions that readers have.
d.
they illustrate each piece's main idea

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