In<em> Damon and Pythias, </em>the author creates surprise when Dionysius pardons Damon and Pythias.
<em>Damon and Pythias </em><u>symbolizes friendship.</u> In the myth, Pythias is accused of conspiring against Dionysius and condemned to death. In that way, Damon offers himself to be held hostage and also to die in his friend's stead if Pythias does not return. However, when Phythias returns to save Damon's life, <u>Dionysius is so moved by their friendship and their loyalty that he ends up freeing both of them</u>. That is the 'surprise effect' that the author of the myth creates.
The story "Notes of a Native Son" by James Baldwin describes the stubborn pride Baldwin and his father shared that describes the gap between the generations. Thus, option C is correct.
<h3>What is a generation gap?</h3>
The complete part of the question including the options is: Which sentence best explains how the structure of the excerpt supports the author's purpose?
A. It uses the third-person point of view to convey Baldwin's inner feelings regarding his father.
B. It describes how Baldwin and his father were victims of stubbornness to reveal that pride is a sin.
C. It describes the stubborn pride Baldwin and his father shared to reveal a growing estrangement between generations.
D. It makes a statement about the generation gap that existed in America at the time.
The generation gap is a difference between the two generations that is due to the conflict between the parent and the children. The older generations have more life experiences and are more concerned.
If there is much generation gap then there is a high possibility of clashes and bad-broken relationships. There is a possibility to mend the gap by connecting with each other.
Therefore, in option C. the pride between Baldwin and his father showed the generational gap.
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3. Octave/sestet - Italian sonnet
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D. He is here, therefore, for the week
Answer:
b
Explanation:
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