What is Machiavelli’s primary purpose in writing this passage? A: to inform readers about the differences between principalities and republics
B: to entertain readers with exciting stories of historical wars, conquests, and rebellions
C: to convince readers that, to hold a conquered republic, a prince must ruin it or live there
D: to persuade readers that a prince must eradicate the royal family of a conquered principality

Which of these flaws does ulysses reveal while leaving the island after blinding the cyclops? a. a need for comfort b. a need for companionship c. a desire for glory d. a desire for riches

Read these lines from denise levertov's poem "in thai binh (peace) province": it is that life, unhurried, sure, persistent, i must bring home when i try to bring the war home. child, river, light. here the future, fabled bird that has migrated way from america, nests, and breeds, and sings, common as any sparrow. which statement best interprets the author's use of metaphor in these lines? a. the metaphor of home suggests that american foreign policy should turn inward. b. the metaphor of the river suggests that life moves ear forward. c. the metaphor of the fabled bird suggests that the war has left americans divided. d. the metaphor of the fabled bird suggests that vietnam will rise to fight again.

Choose the correct type of literary text for the statement. if both types apply, be sure to choose the answer that includes both types. use(s) imagery? 1: poetry 2: poetry and prose 3: prose