Answer:
A) kids, it was not
Explanation:
; can be used to separate parts of a sentence which need clearer separation than would be shown by a comma, to separate main clauses which have no conjunction between, and to separate phrases and clauses containing commas
, is used to keep distinct information separated. It helps the reader understand how the ideas in the sentence work together. Although many writers benefit from reading aloud commas as pauses while proofreading, a comma does not always represent a pause in a spoken sentence.
<u>Answer:</u>
The King of Calydon contributes to the central conflict in "Atalanta: the Fleet-Footed Huntress" when he encourages Atalanta to sew with the women instead of hunt; this puts Atalanta at odds with the expectations of society. So, the correct answer option is Option C.
<u>Explanation:</u>
The central conflict is the gender conflict and behaviour found in "Atalanta: the Fleet-Footed Huntress." It is through the character of the king that the story shows the prejudice men have towards Atalanta or women in general. When he suggests Atalanta to sew with other women instead of hunting reflects the thought of men towards women. Also, the importance of behaving properly is highlighted irrespective of gender. When the king asks Atalanta to sew he not only demeaned her but also showed himself as a person who thinks gender is superior to behaviour.
Answer:
It forces Charlie to talk to Mr. Donnegan about being a janitor again.
Explanation:
"Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes is a short story of how a mentally r e t a rde d man Charlie Gordon grew from being r e t a rde d to intelligent and then back to his own self. Charlie had always wanted to be intelligent like other people and thus, was selected for a scienti fic experiment which succeeds.
But, not everything was to be permanent. He began to re g r e ss back to his own self, forgetting things he had learned and even the memories he had in his mind. Towards the end of the story, Charlie had re gressed so much, bringing him back to his r e t a rde d self. And being left with no job or income to sustain himself, he had to ask Mr. Donnegan to let him work as a janitor again. This inability to pay his rent forced him to seek the favor of his former acquaintances/ friends/ boss.
Although using the POV of a story can be helpful in determining the
author's point of view (especially in light of who the main character is
in the story), it also helps to consider the background details of the
author and the story itself. Things like knowing where the story takes
place and what the climate (political and social) where like as at the
time, can add to the background and understanding of the author and his
viewpoints.