Read the excerpt from the iroquois constitution. “you, the five nations confederate lords, be firm so that if a tree falls on your joined arms it shall not separate or weaken your hold.” how does the figurative language in this sentence support the purpose of the passage? it reinforces the lords’ importance as leaders of the community. it suggests that the lords must be ready and able to withstand great physical stress. it indicates that the lords’ commitment to the five nations must be unbreakable. it to explain the meaning of lordship in the iroquois world.