Answer:
The inauguration of President Wilson
Explanation:
Trust
This must be from a standardized test. The wording is a little confusing, but I'd say it is a metaphor. Google says the definition of metaphor is "a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable." This is saying something <em>is</em> something, or comparing two items without using "as" or "like". Have a good night/day!
-Dylan (AKA Animus)
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Answer:
B. the ability to construct tall buildings has increased greatly over time
Explanation:
In the article, Marvels of the Modern World, the author under the section "How High Can We Go?" gives a brief rundown from the first tallest building in the world to the current tallest building in the world. According to her, the first tallest building in the world was the Empire State building completed in 1931 in the United States. This was followed by the twin towers, the World Trade Center, the Sears Towers, the Petronas Towers, the Tapei 101, and today the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
As time progressed, the author noted that better designs have evolved to aid the construction of these buildings.
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