Why was the average sentence length in the 18th century so much longer than the average sentence today? Select all that apply.
the phrasing used by authors was often passive and less direct
the convention at that time was for authors to use several words to say something that people today say in a few words
the archaic spelling of words used by authors was considerably longer
authors included more clauses and phrases in sentences

Me which theme is developed by the changing relationship between the narrator and his daughter in this excerpt ? as she grew older, she spent more of her time with girls. so much time indeed did she spend with them that she came no more, as she used to do, to her father’s room. i was scarcely on speaking terms with her. when mini and her father stop communicating, it develops the theme that children should not speak unless spoken to. as mini becomes more independent, it develops the theme that parents must learn to let go as their children grow up. as mini spends more time with friends, it develops the theme that young people are more influenced by peers than by parents. when mini and her father see each other far less often, it develops the theme that absence makes the heart grow fonder.

How does mercutio, in romeo and juliet, convey his anger before dying?

In the poem, anne bradstreet discusses the themes of death and solace, or relief from pain. analyze the development of these themes in the poem. how and why does the speaker relate these two concepts? cite evidence from the poem to support your answer