Answer:
What article? (I'll edit when it is put up)
Explanation:
Find the main idea is usually acceptable.
The kind of phrase the underlined words in the sentence is: A. <span>adverb phrase. As the name suggests, an adverb phrase functions the same way the adverb does. It modifies a adjective, verb, and adverb. In the sentence above, the phrase provides more details on the adjective "thousands". </span>
Yes, to persuade is the correct purpose. Have a good day.