Which of the following best summarizes the central idea of
this excerpt?
The mayor gently lectures on the importance of
speaking kindly about those who have died.
The mayor commemorates and gives praise to those
who were killed while building the bridge.
Low gives a monotonous explanation of the costs of the
materials that were purchased for the bridge
Low remembers those humble men who labored
intensely and faithfully to execute this dream.

What is one way that the author makes a distinction between the first transcontinental railroad and the first transcontinental passenger flights in 1936

Read the opening lines of chapter 1 of twenty years at hull house and answer the question. on the theory that our genuine impulses may be connected with our childish experiences, that one’s bent may be tracked back to that “no-man’s land” where character is formless but nevertheless settling into definite lines of future development, i begin this record with some impressions of my childhood. the author begins her book with memories from her childhood. according to this excerpt, addams felt strongly that childhood was important because its trials and triumphs will support a successful life suffering during this time can create long-lasting goals it has a strong impact on personal growth throughout life children are free of the ethical judgments that adults make next question

Answer fast. read the excerpt below and answer the question. i will tell you the tale of my wanderings and of the “herculean” labors, as i may call them, which i endured only to find at last the oracle irrefutable. socrates’ use of the word “herculean” in this excerpt from the apology is an example of what literary device? allusion metaphor onomatopoeia simile