"Take me with you,' said Matt, grabbing her shirt and wadding it up in his hands" (5).
How does the verbal phrase function in the sentence above?

the answer is d)to persuade the troops that she is a capable commander

answer: ok heres what i got on google

explanation: to recognize illness in frogs, toads, newts, or salamanders, look for the following signs:

inactivity or unusual behaviors. the first thing you might notice in your amphibian is abnormal behavior or appearance.

gradual or sudden weight loss.

body/abdominal bloat.

skin blotches.

eye cloudiness.

edema.

the figurative meanings of these lines are questioning the tyger's strength and beauty. the meaning contributes to the overall message of them poem because it is explaining how strong the tyger is.

now just elaborate off of that. : )