Which of the following is the best description of how text structure is used effectively in this passage?

A. Description is used to show that the sacrifices that must be
made in order to attain a position of power are worth
making.

B. Enumeration is used to provide detailed lists of both the
benefits and the drawbacks of seeking and maintaining a
position of power in society.

C. Cause-and-effect is used to explore the contradictions
between the motives for pursuing "great office" and the
effects of holding such office.

D. Chronological order is used to explain the steps that must be
taken in the order in which they must be taken, for one to
rise to power and achieve "great office."

Does any one read this story "when mr. came to dine". in 9th grade. plz i need with one question about this story?

In concrete mixers what seems to be the speakers feeling about the concrete mixers

"where are you taking me? " the car hesitated, or rather gave a faint whirring click, as if information, somewhere, was dropping card by punch- slotted card under electric eyes. "to the psychiatric center for research on regressive tendencies." he got in. the door shut with a soft thud. the police car rolled through the night avenues, flashing its dim lights ahead. which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt? o a. by showing leonard obeying the police car, the author reinforces the theme of surrendering one s individuality. o b. by relating the way the car responds, the author underscores the theme of the dangers of a mechanized of society o c. by having leonard, a seemingly normal person, taken to a psychiatric center, the author injects irony, leaving the reader surprised o d. by showing leonard communicating with another person, the author satisfies his need for human contact, leaving the reader hopeful