Which of these sentences from herman melville's short story "the lightning-rod man" is an example of allusion?
it is the safest thing you can do—hark, again! —to get yourself thoroughly drenched in a thunder-storm.
who has empowered you, you tetzel, to peddle round your indulgences from divine ordinations?
will you order one of my rods? look at this specimen one? see: it is of the best of copper. copper's the best conductor.
briefly, then. i avoid pine-trees, high houses, lonely barns, upland pastures, running water, flocks of cattle and sheep, a crowd of men.

What is a predic. how did the great railroad strike of 1877 demonstrate the power of workers? ate noun?

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

If i have enough money, buy a car. a, will b, shall