If the underlined phrase is <em>born in New York in 1856, </em>then that would be a participial phrase, which often functions as an adjective in a sentence, like is the case here.
Gerund is always used as a noun, and infinitive has the form <em>to + verb </em>(to go, to be...)
Answer:
The answer is B
Explanation:
This is because it is giving us an impression of who he is based on his actions.
It gives the reader an opinion on him based on how he acts. It tells us he is powerful, but it also shows him in a terrible light because of his actions.
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