Closely reread this sentence from the passage: “for i have sworn before you and almighty god the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three quarters ago.”
according to this sentence and its context within the passage, what is the author’s purpose in this text? [ri.8.6]
a. to celebrate the history of the founding of the united states
b. to celebrate a wartime victory
c. to celebrate that a new president has taken office
d. to celebrate a national day of

In at least 150 words, discuss the comparison described in the figurative language and how the connotative language reinforces the symbol. be sure to include a definition if your terms

Read the excerpt from "save the redwoods."another, one of the finest in the grove, more than three hundred feet high, was skinned alive to a height of one hundred and sixteen feet from the ground and the bark sent to london to show how fine and big that calaveras tree was—as sensible a scheme as skinning our great men would be to prove their greatness.which  best  describes how the excerpt appeals to readers’ emotions? the excerpt provides facts about the tree, which impresses readers’ scientific minds.the excerpt describes how the tree traveled to london, which excites the readers’ sense of adventure.the excerpt compares the tree to a person, which makes readers feel sympathetic toward the tree.the excerpt explains how to skin a tree, which makes readers feel awed at the height of the tree.

In chapter 32 what happens to huck that calls attention to his presence on the little farm