A direct object is a noun, pronoun or group of words serving as the receiving end of an action. So in this case,
Settlers (answer!)
This should be the answer as settlers are at the receiving end of the protection from the judge! :)
I don't see the passage, but an antagonist is a villain, or in other words a negative role.
The traditional order of the sentence is inverted, or reversed.
Answer:B
I think this is the answer.
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The persuasive purpose is used to convince, or persuade, the reader that the opinion, or assertion, or claim, of the writer is correct or valid. Persuasion is more selfish than argument (debate). The effect of using a persuasive outcome gets the reader on their side.
Explanation:
The effect of using a persuasive outcome gets the reader on their side.