Answer:
The statement that is accurate is:
D. A topic sentence is the central idea of a paragraph, while a main idea is the central idea of an entire text.
Explanation:
Every paragraph in a text can have a topic sentence. This sentence presents or summarizes the central idea of that paragraph. It usually - not necessarily always - comes at the beginning of the paragraph and is followed by sentences that will help develop and support it.
On the other hand, the entire text will be developing one idea or claim through the paragraphs. That idea or claim is the main idea. It usually comes in the very first paragraph of the text and is repeated, in a shorter way, in the conclusion.
Answer: A
Explanation: The use of short sentences reflects Emerson's purpose "to speak truly" to his audience, without embellished language or lengthy syntax.
Abigail's parents were killed. She receives no affection from Parris other than material needs. She finally does find affection from John Proctor. When she and the other girls conspire to make up the story about witchcraft, she and the girls are trying to stay out of trouble, but this could also be another of Abigail's attempts to get attention (good or bad) and/or affection from someone. Keep in mind that she lives in a Puritan village, a very religious place where affection is strictly regulated and passion is reserved for devotion to God. Consequently, she seeks affection in any way she can.
That being said, she can not be totally excused from the hysteria she helped create. The question is how does she exert power over the other girls. One answer is that because she feels so alone, she will do whatever it takes to get attention. The girls fall victim to Abby's determination and find it difficult to disagree with her because she seems so confident.
The adjective is 'difficult' since it is describing the maze.
