16. Which detail from Emma Lazarus's biography is most helpful in understanding her poem "The New Colossus"? A. Lazarus grew up reading and studying American and British literature and learned several languages.
B. Lazarus died shortly after the dedication of the Statue of Liberty, most likely from lymphoma, at age 38.
C. Being Jewish herself, Lazarus was especially attentive to the plight of Russian- Jewish refugees fleeing from persecution.
D. Emma Lazarus was born in 1849 to a wealthy family of Portuguese-Jewish descent in New York City.

Which of the following highlight the literary significance of elie wiesel's speech? select all that apply. it uses rhetorical devices to persuade with pathos. it assigns meaning to the existentialist nature of life. it won the nobel prize for literature. it attempts to put into words the unspeakable horror.

What is the meaning of "full tide" as it is used in this sentence? before i could explain to her the differences of language in this world, she was embarked on the full tide of another subject. a long and involved argument an inaccurate representation a detailed and lively discussion an uncontrollable flood

Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.