When you write a compare-and-contrast essay about a common theme, you must a.) avoid explaining how both works develop the theme b.) compare and contrast how the themes are developed c.) be sure to use transition and avoid literary devicesd.) explain why the author chose a particular theme

its B just took the test. (compare and contrast how the themes are developed)

Explanation:

question 1: d) the old man continued, "in the long run, what people think about shepherds and bakers becomes more important for them than their own destinies.'"

question 2: d) by providing a different perspective and encouraging the englishman to never give up, the boy him to discover the alchemist.

question 3: c) the stones he gave santiago the boy to recognize omens, which will him on his journey to find his personal legend.

question 4: d) when the englishman wants to quit, santiago doesn’t allow the englishman to give up.

question 5: a) by instructing the englishman to go and try, the englishman is motivated to continue on his journey toward his personal legend.

explanation:

i think the literacy device is "it's frozen head"