What is the purpose of paragraph 5’s discussion of the name “Dillingham”?
It acts as a symbol of their decreasing wealth.
It shows that they do not like their last name.
It shows that last names are not important.
It shows that Jim comes from a wealthy family but is not worthy of the family name.
Answer:
It acts as a symbol of their decreasing wealth.
Explanation:
According to paragraph 5 from the excerpt, the purpose of the discussion of the name “Dillingham” is that it acts as a symbol of the family's decreasing wealth.
Based on the excerpt, the family were once well-to-do but circumstances made them lose much of their fortune and go on a downward spiral.
<span>1-The fastest land dwelling
creature is the Cheetah. </span>
<span>Fact. This is fact because it can be verified.</span>
2-the ugliest sea creature is
the manatee.
<span>Opinion. Because opinions vary and beauty (or
ugliness) is relative, perspectives on what is considered “ugly” will vary.</span>
3-prison is one of the worst
places on the planet.
<span>Opinion. This is a relative thought. To some, prison might be considered a good
place. In fact, there are instances
where convicts cannot function in society after a long prison term and commit
crimes to be returned to prison because society has become a bad place—a place
where hardships outweigh those they faced in prison.</span>
4-Oranges contain both calcium
and vitamin C.
<span>Fact. This is something that can be tested and
verified as true. </span>
<span>NOTE: When trying to determine whether something is
a fact or an opinion, just be sure to keep in mind that if the statement can be
proven, it is fact; if the statement cannot be proven, it must be an opinion.</span>
Here are 3 salient features of the Reign of Terror:
#1 is the era of Reign of Terror lasted from 1793-1794
#2 is the National Convention replaced the government
And finally #3 is Guillotine was used to execute people
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-Eli <3
