In which of the following resides the irony in the short stories "the gift of magi" and "the necklace"?

a. the protagonists value objects more than people.
b. the protagonists wants to escape the low social status.
c. the protagonists struggle for something that proves to be useless.
d. the protagonists learn to value hard work and loyalty instead of wealth.

What difference do you notice between this passage and contemporary pose.

Which statement is most clearly objective?

Read the passage. (1) since prehistoric times, milk has been a vital source of nutrition for human beings. (2) some doctors and nutritionists believe that consuming milk can be detrimental to our health. (3) milk is one of the most nutrient-dense beverages we can consume and it should be an essential part of a healthy diet. (4) drinking just one 8-ounce glass of milk per day puts you well on your way to meeting recommended daily intakes for important nutrients. which transition would be best to use at the beginning of sentence 2? finally additionally however specifically