I think the answer would be " C. understanding the author's purpose " because when you annotate something you aren't just describing it , you are formulating an explanation
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In "Civil Disobedience," Thoreau explains that he is put in jail because he is against war and slavery. Thus, he feels at peace because he is taking action for the principles that he believes in. Besides, he thinks that slaves must face worse things than him, even when he is in jail. As a result, he expects that his actions will inspire others to fight for their beliefs.
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