The choice that most accurately represents the argument of Thoreau is the third option. It effectively uses his personal experience of civil disobedience to establish credibility. I hope my response is helpful. God bless, and have a great day!
<span>When an entrepreneur earns a profit, their company thrives.
'Prosper' is a verb indicating action — to succeed and expand, typically in financial terms. In this sentence, prosper conveys that the business is performing well and generating income.
'Profit' functions as either a noun or a verb. As a noun, it denotes the money gained.
For instance, if I sold lemonade for $0.50 and my costs were $0.20, my profit would be $0.30. To prosper (be successful), a business needs to make a profit (bring in more money than it spends).</span>
