Claim means the truth evidence is for to help prove that the claim you made has facts alligned by it.
for example:
my pet pig is pale pink with a black spot on her back. Her name is penelope.
what does the pig look like?
pale pink with a black spot.
whats the evidence.
"my pet pig is pale pink with a black spot on her back."
The answer is D It creates a formal and sincere tone. It is that answer because he is expressing how he is sorry while still being formal.
Im pretty sure question 4 is B
D. He realized he was being punished by God for his disregard for his father's advice.