I think the answer might be B.
Answer:
The option which best explains how the phrase "white granular powder" supports the author's purpose of calling attention to the environment is:
A. the powder is an unnatural substance.
Explanation:
Rachel Carson (1907 - 1964) was a marine biologist and author born in Pennsylvania. In her book "Silent Spring", Carson discusses the harm human beings have been causing to the environment.
The white granular powder mentioned in the passage is pesticide. It is an unnatural substance which is harmful not only for insects but also for the environment in general, including humans. <u>By describing it as a white granular powder, Carson's purpose is to show it is an unnatural substance. Even though it fell "like snow", it is not snow. It is not like anything that truly exists in nature. White granular powder does not fall from the sky at all, unless made by humans, which is the case here.</u>
If you search the MLA FORMAT on google you’ll find it there, might be the best option.
The lines which demonstrate a manner of speaking appropriate are lines 408 to 412.
Answer: Option 4.
<u>Explanation:</u>
The context has been taken from "The Nun's Priest's Tale". It is a narrative poem which was composed in the early time period of 1390s. This poem is a mock epic and beast fable. This poem is based on an incident that took place in the Reynard cycle. The poet of this poem is Geoffrey Chaucer who was a poet of the Middle English.
The lines in the poem which demonstrate a manner of speaking more appropriate to a far more serious and tragic content are the lines from 408 to 412 out of the 626 lines in the poem.
Answer: teamwork skills, integrity
Explanation: thats just the way it is