<span>A motif
within literature is a pattern that lends to the themes that may be found
within a story, within a poem, or within a novel. Within
the novel _Nectar in a Sieve_ by Kamala Markandaya, there is a motif of change,
and the motif of change exists when the family of Nathan is forced to move off
the land because it was sold.</span>
Yes, because it provides concrete evidence to the author’s claim.
1) b and a - A sparse crowd is one that is small and scattered.
2) c and b - To petrify someone is to terrify that person.
3) a and b - An intense pain is one that lasts for a long time.
4) a and b - A prone figure is one that is lying face down.
Answer:
Tan’s mother could think of several ways to answer a question like the one described in the excerpt.
Explanation:
The excerpt expresses: "the correct answer always seemed to be the most bland combinations of thoughts", which shows the idea of being imaginative, being a writer and a creator doesn't always means you can be a scholar according to general testing. Tan mentions her mother's limitations but also merits of not being able to master the English Standard Language.
I believe the answer is C, sustain. Hope this helps :)
