Question

What does the author express by including the phrase “muddy,churning waters” and “untamed land”

Answer 1

D) that the Mississippi was a wild and exciting place

Explanation: The author describes Samuel’s experience and uses description to show that the Mississippi was a wild and exciting place. Although the paragraph discusses his desire to be a riverboat captain, these words more specifically characterize the river.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Mississippi was a wild and exciting place