Question

why does the author mention the clock - making abilities of each inventor?
a to highlight the inventors’ attention to detail
b to highlight the function of each automaton’s mechanics
c to emphasize the similarities between the inventors and modern engineers
d to emphasize the importance of mechanical knowledge in the development of automatons

Explanation:

Clock - making requires precision and mechanical knowledge. Mentioning inventors' clock - making abilities likely emphasizes the importance of mechanical knowledge for developing automatons, as clock - making skills imply a good understanding of mechanics.

Answer:

D. to emphasize the importance of mechanical knowledge in the development of automatons