Answer:
Allusion
Explanation:
Allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.
When Starr says she feels like Eve to express her feelings of vulnerability, she's alluding to a historical figure and an event (the fall of mankind).
Their compassion, they seem more compassionate than merciless in these excerpts to me
Answer:
Tone, Plot, and Imagery.
Explanation:
These would be the answers because; tone allows the reader into the trance of the novel allowing them to truly understand the meaning behind the story or scene. Plot lets the reader know what is happening throughout the story, without the plot, the book wouldn't make any logical sense. Imagery, some people have a hard time imagining the story in their head on their own. Most authors use imagery to draw the reader's attention to what's really happening throughout the story ad allows them to create that mental picture for themselves. These all create a whole new atmosphere for the reader and help you better understand the author's purpose.
Answer:
The implied main idea of the selection is
the benefits of the Social Security Act.
Explanation:
a) President Roosevelt, in 1935, signed into law the Social Security Act. It is a federal law that provides for the general welfare of citizens through the provision of old-age benefits. It also provides social insurance for blind persons, dependent and disabled children, maternal and child welfare, public health, and unemployment.
b) The main idea is represented by the topic sentence. It introduces the theme of a passage. It is supported by other ideas that provide evidence and examples. This function is ably and accurately performed by sentences 2 to 8 in this passage.
