Question

this renewable energy project promises to provide numerous benefits to our state. these include an increase in jobs and a secure and sustainable source of energy. this project will make dollars and make sense for all of us. what effect is the underlined phrase meant to have on the argument? 1 it intends to show how important jobs in renewable energy will become. 2 it emphasizes humor to help make the subject more interesting to readers. 3 the pun on sense helps call attention to the economic soundness of the project.

Explanation:

The phrase "make dollars and make sense" is a play - on - words (pun). "Make dollars" is about the economic aspect (financial gain), and "make sense" is about being logical or reasonable. The use of the pun draws attention to both the economic (making money - dollars) and the rational (making sense) aspects of the project.

Answer:

1. The pun on sense helps call attention to the economic soundness of the project.