Which statement best describes the effect of Thoreau's frequent use of direct address in the selections from Walden and "Civil Disobedience," as well as
in the following quote?
If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.... (from
Walden)
A Direct address makes readers feel as if Thoreau is having a friendly conversation with them.
B
Direct address makes readers feel as if Thoreau is perfectly objective, detached, and impersonal toward them.
D
Direct address makes readers feel that Thoreau would never recognize or understand any point of view but his own.
Direct address makes readers feel that Thoreau is uncertain of his own argument and needs their encouragement.