Without strong evidence, someone could easily nullify your argument.
smart people always think of clever answers.
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.
What I found on the interenet: Verbs have three moods—indicative, imperative, and subjunctive.
Examples of sentences with verbs having indicative mood:
I want a chocolate ice cream cone.
Atlanta is the capital of Georgia.
Coconut tastes funny.
Are you going to the party?
I suggest you do an essay on an important trip/event that happened in your life. But really emphasize what happened. So as an indicative essay, <u>show</u> the reader what you are experiencing.
