More important, a host of unemployed citizens face the grim problem of existence, and an equally great number toil with little return. Only a foolish optimist can deny the dark realities of the moment. Our most important task is to put people to work. This is not an unsolvable problem if we face it
wisely and courageously. There are many ways in which people can be helped, but we can never truly help others by merely talking about it. We must
act and act quickly.
Match each excerpt from the passage with the statement that best describes its effect.
"grim problem of existence
"foolish optimist
not an unsolvable problem
characterizes opposing viewpoints in a negative light
emphasizes the sadness and seriousness of the situation
encourages optimism and hope

✅ characterizes opposing viewpoints in a negative light  ➡ "foolish optimist"

✅emphasizes the sadness and seriousness of the situation  ➡ "grim problem of existence

✅encourages optimism and hope  ➡ "not an unsolvable problem"

Explanation:

I have been able to match each excerpt from the passage with the statement that best describes its effect.

A "foolish optimist" actually characterizes opposing viewpoints in a negative light. He tends to be optimistic even in overwhelming negativity.

The "grim problem of existence" tells about how serious and disheartening the situation or condition is.

Their "not an unsolvable problem" denotes that there is hope and one is very optimistic for a solution.

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.

1. both men a determined to break douglass.

2. douglass is still considered to be one of captain anthony's possessions.

3. douglass escapes to freedom in the north and changes his name.

4. the events are usually written from a distance in time.

5. the recording of events in chronological order.