<span>The purpose of a character foil is to offer a contrast to another character, usually the protagonist. This, thereby, helps deepen the foiled character's personality, since he has something to battle against, to essentially fight for his values and/or methods. Basically, it heightens the characterization of the other character. </span>
This question is missing the options. Here they are:
A The passage provides an explanation of relationships within a family.
B The passage presents a revelation about children growing older.
C The passage captures a conversation regarding reuniting cousins.
D The passage describes an anecdote about traveling by ship.
Answer:
The correct answer is option B The passage presents a revelation about children growing older.
Explanation:
This passage is a description of how the characters have grown, and this is what they talk about among themselves. They see totally changed people and comment on who they are and their great aspects.
This conversation takes place on Rose and Phebe's return trip.
Given this information we can say that the correct answer is option B.
The Situational Irony that occurred in "The Colomber" by Dino Buzzati was the fact that Stefano gave up his dream of becoming a sea captain to ensure that he will live a long life after seeing the Colomber.
It was believed that the Colomber was a harbinger of Death and that whoever sees it will be doomed for life.
However, the reason why the Colomber was after Stefano was because it was tasked to give Stefano a pearl that will give him good luck and success in life.
It is ironic because the reason Stefano feared the Colomber was false and baseless.
Part A : Binge-watching may improve relationships.
Part B: It is effective because the author provides several examples of how binge-watching increases social connections, and refers to outside sources.
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He persuaded the animals by using words like miserable to pull on the animals heart strings and show that he was right.
