Question

jacob riiss how the other half lives shocked the american public with its use of
strong prose describing cases of lynching.
vivid descriptions of slaughterhouse conditions.
sensational and untruthful claims of corruption,
powerful photographs depicting conditions in city slums.

Explanation:

Jacob Riis's How the Other Half Lives is known for using powerful photographs to expose the harsh living conditions in urban slums during the late 19th century. The other options are incorrect: lynching was not the focus, slaughterhouse conditions were more associated with Upton Sinclair's work, and the claims were not untruthful or sensational in a false sense but rather exposing real - life slum conditions.

Answer:

D. powerful photographs depicting conditions in city slums. (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A - D in order, with the last option being D. If the original labeling was different, adjust the identifier accordingly, but the text of the option remains the same.)