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sergiy2304 [10]
3 years ago
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Perhaps the most celebrated turning-point recorded in history was the crossing of the Rubicon. What is the purpose of this sente

nce within the context of the entire essay?This is Twain's evidence for all of the main ideas in his essay.
B) This is Twain's introduction and explains the Rubicon to the readers.
C) This is Twain's thesis and serves to introduce all claims that follow.
D) This is Twain's first example and is used to support all other examples.
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2 answers:
Masteriza [31]3 years ago
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

Kaylis [27]3 years ago
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Answer:

The correct answer is C) This is Twain's thesis and serves to introduce all claims that follow.

Explanation:

The theme of Twain's "The Turning Point in My Life" and his claims in that essay revolve around the importance of Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon as a turning point in history and its implications. He uses this comparisons to point out the importance of certain events that become life-changing turning points that can change history and have far reaching implications like Caesar's crossing.

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