The pines are widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere, and include about 80 distinct species with over 600 varieties. the species enumerated here are especially common in the eastern part of the united states, growing either native in the forest or under cultivation in the parks. the pines form a very important class of timber trees, and produce beautiful effects when planted in groups in the parks. which strategy does the author use in his choice of language to convey his message?

Which of the following answers best describe why the fugitive slave act was so controversial? a fugitive slaves who were caught were to be sent back to africa, and southern states disagreed with this practice. b it required all runaway slaves to be sentenced to death, and most people were against this extreme form of punishment. c fugitive slaves were required to work twice as long before they could be freed, and northern states opposed this. d it required all americans to return runaway slaves to their owners, and abolitionists in free states opposed this law.