How do the authors support their claim and purpose with their choice of words?
a. by using words with neutral connotations, such as completely and remarked
b. by describing the mills with positive words, such as the word freshly
c. by repeating the word work to emphasize and praise the mills’ productivity
d. by using words with negative connotations, such as hacked and merciless

D. The repetition and connotations of words emphasizes that slaveholders were merciless.

i think its d, but grammarly says none

explanation:

some attention getter quotes to support your thesis regarding brain work could be the following: :

a. storage capacity of your brain is virtually unlimited.

b. your brain produces sufficient electricity to light-up a small bulb.

c. different brain circuits are involved with reading aloud or silently.

d. your brain by itself does not feel pain.

e. reading allows your brain to download info directly.

f. brains of two musicians performing together can synchronize.