U From Betty Smith's A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
"The one tree in Francie's yard was neither a pine or a hemlock. It had pointed leaves which grew along
green switches which radiated from the bough and made a tree which looked like a lot of opened green
umbrellas. Some people called it the Tree of Heaven. No matter where its seed fell, it made a tree which
struggled to reach the sky. It grew in boarded-up lots and out of neglected rubbish heaps and it was the
only tree that grew out of cement. It grew lushly, but only in the tenement districts."
Question 11
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How does the setting contribute to the symbol's figurative meaning?
The tree growing boarded-up lots" and "out of neglected rubbish heaps" further emphasizes its ability to grow in
harsh conditions
The "green umbrellas" reflect nature's inherent whimsical qualities.
The "green umbrellas" show how accomodating the tree's environment is
The tree growing "boarded-up lots" and "out of neglected rubbish heaps" further emphasizes how it is impossible
for the tree to thrive in its surroundings.

“he did not want to look at the fish." what does this say about santiago's character? a. santiago feels badly that the fish died in vain. b. santiago feels sorry for himself because he's out too far. c. santiago feels sorry that he dragged the fish so far out to sea. d. he blames the fish for making him sail so far out to sea to hunt for him.

Which word is the comparative form? hyper best less most fruitful

In this excerpt from "a modest proposal" by jonathan swift, which important issue does the writer deal with using a satirical tone? 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. but i am not in the least pain upon that matter, because it is very well known, that they are every day dying, and rotting, by cold and famine, and filth, and vermin, as fast as can be reasonably expected. and as to the young labourers, they are now in almost as hopeful a condition. they cannot get work, and consequently pine away from want of nourishment, to a degree, that if at any time they are accidentally hired to common labour, they have not strength to perform it, and thus the country and themselves are happily delivered from the evils to come. a. old, sickly people cannot be hired as laborers because they don't have the physical stamina required for the job. b. old, sickly people and young laborers are useless to the nation because they cannot be productive citizens. c. the economy of the nation is burdened by the poor, the old, and the sickly who survive on charity and handouts. d. the living conditions of the poor and their lack of employment opportunities are serious concerns for the nation. reset next