Once in the water, oil and fuel tend to stay on the surface of the water. These harmful liquids poison fish, birds, and other wildlife. Which of the following sentences paraphrases this excerpt correctly? a Boats use poisonous fuels, which can float on top of the water and harm animals. b Harmful oil and fuel used by boats poison fish, birds, and other wildlife. c Once in the water, oil and fuel tend to stay on the surface of the water. d These harmful liquids, oil and fuel, are able to poison fish, birds, and other wildlife.

What is the meaning of each underlined word in these excerpts from "a modest proposal" by jonathan swift? i think it is agreed by all parties, that this prodigious number of children in the arms, or on the backs, or at the heels of their mothers, and frequently of their fathers, is in the present deplorable state of the kingdom, a very great additional grievance; and therefore whoever could find out a fair, cheap and easy method of making these children sound and useful members of the common-wealth, would deserve so well of the publick, as to have his statue set up for a preserver of the nation. some persons of a desponding spirit are in great concern about that vast number of poor people, who are aged, diseased, or maimed; and i have been desired to employ my thoughts what course may be taken, to ease the nation of so grievous an incumbrance. the word prodigious means . the word desponding means .

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Explain the metaphor beyond the symbol by choosing the phrase that establishes what is similar in the pair of words. select the item that best expresses this. use your notes if you need them. poverty: riches