Which statement provides an analysis of how the treatment of Akaky by the young officials helps develop a central theme of the text? A
It provokes the pity of another character as well as that of the narrator, developing the focus on human cruelty.

B
It causes a drop in Akaky's productivity, developing the focus on the importance of each individual's contribution to achieving a goal.

C
It produces amusement for the higher-ranking officials as well as for the narrator, developing the focus on human incompetence.

D
It provokes Akaky to stand up for himself, developing the focus on fighting back against inhumane treatment.

Which sentence contains correct capitalization? in “the rime of the ancient mariner,” the albatross was initially an omen of good luck. in “the rime of the ancient mariner,” the albatross was initially an omen of good luck.

The major was a little man with upturned mustaches. he had been in the war in libya and wore two wound-stripes. he said that if the thing went well he would see that i was decorated. i said i hoped it would go well but that he was too kind. i asked him if there was a big dugout where the drivers could stay and he sent a soldier to show me. i went with him and found the dugout, which was very good. the drivers were with it and i left them there. what effect does hemingway’s limited use of adjectives have? it slows down the narration by interrupting the action. it makes the few descriptive words he does use more vivid and forceful. it makes the narrator seem powerless and insincere. it prevents the readers from filling in the details with their own experiences.

According to homer's iliad, which greek god was helen of troy's father? a. apollo b. poseidon c. zeus d. hades