Answer:
The graph in the question does not represent a linear function because a linear function is always a straight line, and is represented by the following equation:
y = f(x) = a + bx
The function illustrated in the graph looks more like a logarithmic function that is flattening as it progresses.
It is definitely not B nor D because those two have negative meanings. It can't be C because excessive means "beyond the usual", which has a slightly negative meaning.
The answer should be A, conversational.
Answer:
The author helps us to understand how in the early 1800s the central US region was still adapting to the government and the new federalist structure that was being established.
Explanation:
The author shows that the changes in the regions that were no longer a colony, to become a federal state, needed a lot of adaptation and patience, but that the cooperation of individuals and the perseverance of great political names, such as Thomas Jefferson and others, was efficient. This adaptation to federalism allowed the regions to be gradually strengthened, but managed to achieve stability and effectiveness.
I believe it to be C. Desolation, solitary!
Hope this helps!
~BBGLUVER
In my opinion, from this excerpt, the only thing that can be seen is "suffering". He had absolutely nothing in his youngest years, he was as poor as a church mouse, but not only that, he apparently had nobody to be there for him. To me it shows a great deal of pain and sadness, and that is evident in this paragraph.