Please help!

Which of the following best states the author’s overall purpose in this text?

Andrei [34K]

Answer:

The option which best states the author's overall purpose in this text is:

D. To inform the reader of a theory that attempts to explain why generations act the way they do.

Explanation:

I looked this question up and found out it concerns the text "What Past Generations Can Teach Us About Our Future," by former Newsweek correspondent Mike Kubic (born in 1927).

According to the article, Strauss & Howe developed a theory that explains and, in a way, even predicts how each generation will act. There are four "turnings" or stages which generations go through. According to Strauss & Howe's observations, these stages always happen in the same order: high, awakening, unraveling, and crisis. The generation belonging to each turning will always present certain traits and behaviors concerning their sense of community, individualism, economic prosperity, respect for institutions, etc.

According to Kubic, this theory has been both praised and criticized, even though, so far, it has been able to successfully make predictions about the American society. However, it is important to note that Kubic does not praise or criticize it himself. All he does is describe and explain it. His purpose is to inform readers about the existence of the theory.

6 0

2 years ago

What does the jar in Wallace Stevens's "The Anecdote of the jar" most likely symbolize

gavmur [86]

The jar in Wallace Stevens's "The Anecdote of the Jar" most likely symbolizes human order and the drive to arrange things according to a pattern. It is there to say that nature cannot be controlled by humans - no matter how hard the narrator tries, he cannot fit the whole of Tennessee into the jar, the same way a man cannot dominate over nature.

4 0

2 years ago

Read 2 more answers

Prepositions Exercises

ale4655 [162]

Answer:

Bro that's a lot of sentences. Here you go:

The crowd leaped to their feet when Montana dropped back for a pass.

Without hesitation, Abdul volunteered to run for secretary.

Judy parked her car in front of Margie’s house.

The boats were tied downstream below the dam.

Eluding the police, the burglar made his escape by means of the transom.

Terrence hugged Marlene amid the throng of cheering fan.

According to Ellie, there will be no meeting this afternoon in the cafeteria.

“He isn’t there,” Bill said, pointing toward the closet door.

I can’t wait until spring.

Jerilynn was thrilled beyond her wildest dreams at the beautiful sound.

On top of the hill, you will find a grassy plot with a wonderful apple tree.

They spend a lot of time out west at a dude ranch.

All members have paid their dues except Jeremy.

We served the Jeffersons mashed potatoes and succotash along with the barbecued ribs.

The dry weather ruined the crop despite our desperate irrigation attempts.

The doctors had a consultation concerning Ms. Devereaux’s illness.

Aboard the train, the family settled down for the long ride from Paris to Marseilles.

Planting marigolds around the garden will keep the rabbits away from the vegetables.

Inside the card we found a twenty-dollar bill beneath a photo of Aunt Helen and Uncle Joe.

Three pieces of candy fell onto the floor and rolled along the wall.

We found the missing socks underneath the bed and on top of a comic book.

May I have the macaroni and cheese instead of the pilaf?

Ms. Sarmiento will be our advisor during Mr. Voss’s sabbatical.

Taki waited near the telephone for an hour, but Kurt didn’t call despite his promise.

Dean came to the Halloween party as an aardvark and Ed came as a green Martian.

His reputation among the athletes spread throughout the city after his winning touchdown.

We completed the project three weeks ahead of schedule.

Gasoline prices rose on account of the dramatic increase in demand.

We have a renewed enthusiasm since the retreat.

Upon his arrival, the contest began.

Because of Cal’s shrewdness, we managed to get terrific bargains.

Will I see you at the concert?

Upon receipt of the letter, Daisy disappeared into her room.

The smoke rose lazily up the chimney by means of the draft through the flue.

Is Hector the man leaning against the wall?

The sporting goods store moved around the corner.

8 0

1 year ago

What do movie people do to create a setting? What tools do they have? Are those tools available to authors?

Gelneren [198K]

Movie people are able to write up how they want a scene to look like, then they can use things like backgrounds and crops to make a visual representation of how they want their scene to look like. Authors don't have things like props and backgrounds, so they have to put a lot of detail into their writing for readers to visualize.

5 0

3 years ago

Which research source would provide the most accurate information about multiple treatment options for cervical cancer?

Aliun [14]

Im not sure :/. I think D might be best. im extremely sorry if I am wrong ):

Hopefully this is right and helped (:

6 0

2 years ago

Read 2 more answers