Which explicit statement of an author's purpose for writing is an example of a persuasive approach? a. “this book should motivate every person who cares about freedom to become more involved in government.” b. "my goal is to relate the story of the events of that day as i witnessed them.” c. “i will drill down into each characteristic to find what is working and what isn't.” d. “my work is designed to take your mind off your problems and, i hope, give you a laugh or two.”

Titinius.] why didst thou send me forth, brave cassius? did i not meet thy friends, and did not they put on my brows this wreath of victory, and bid me give it thee? didst thou not hear their shouts? alas, thou hast misconstrued everything! but hold thee, take this garland on thy brow. thy brutus bid me give it thee, and i will do his bidding. brutus, come apace, and see how i regarded caius cassius. by your leave, gods,—this is a roman’s part: come, cassius’ sword, and find titinius’ heart. which theme is best expressed by the text evidence in the excerpt? a. power corrupts those who achieve it. b victory has a high cost for both sides of a conflict. c. loyalty to one's superior is more important than life. d.people in power cannot recognize success.