Answer:
a. to present a case for or against a particular position
Explanation:
The correct answer is c. exposition because the passage is introducing background information about events, settings, and characters. hope this helps!
ANSWER:
They are uncivilized creatures who are potentially dangerous.
The priests are telling their parishioners to withdraw their support for Parnell because of his immoral behavior. Mr. Dedalus and Mr. Casey both object to priests interfering in politics. Dante defends the priests because she thinks it is their job to direct the people away from immorality.
