Click to read the passage from "the shot" by aleksandr pushkin. then
answer the question
based on the passage, why is the narrator confused by the civilian's
surroundings
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a it is not clear why he is so standoffish in such a small town.
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b. he doesnt seem wealthy, but he lives in an expensive home
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c. it is unclear why he lives in such a shabby house
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d. he is clearly intelligent but does not appear to have left the local

Read this passage from "the american dream." one of the first things we notice in this dream is an amazing universalism. it does not say some men, but it says all men. it does not say all white men, but it says all men, which includes black men. it does not say all gentiles, but it says all men, which includes jews. it does not say all protestants, but it says all men, which includes catholics. how does the use of rhythm contribute to the ideas in the passage? a .it supports key points by connecting them. b. it states rational ideas to support a claim. c. it convinces people that the ideas are true. d. it connects the ideas to people in a specific place.

The following question refers to “the philosophy of composition” by edgar allan poe and on writing by stephen king. what is a key difference in the use of details in the texts? poe’s essay is dominated by facts, while king’s memoir is dominated by images and examples. poe references numerous authors and literary works, while king does not reference any other authors or literary works. poe includes a list of all the poems he has written, while king includes a list of all the books he has written. poe’s essay is full of personal details about his wife and children, while king’s memoir is filled with details about his pets.

How does the author use word choice to show her point of view on the use of pesticides against insects?