Answer: C
Explanation: Not all the small details are needed but a basic idea of the Main Idea along with larger more important details is what really makes a good summary.
Carmine is a shade of red. I think this refers to the red tulip changing from a green bud to a red flower. So therefore, putting on her carmine suit as in turning into a beautiful shade of red. This might symbolize change and growth.
The central idea is: A job may be perfect for you even though you have trouble finding it.
How can we make this inference?
- the writer states that s/he spent a lot of time preparing for job applications
- throughout the passage, we find hints that finding a job in the industry is challenging. For example the writer states: <em>By the time I began the search for my first full-time job, the job market was in bad shape. During my first few months looking for a job, I sent out countless resumes and only had one interview.</em>
- In the end, the writer is satisfied with the job and finds out that it has positive aspects.
Conclusion: The writer had trouble finding a good job but ultimately found an appropriate one.
Answer:49
Explanation:48-x+3÷2+7=22
22-7=15
15x2=30
30-3=27
X-27=22
X=49
The correct answer is answer C ("The words with positive connotations soften the ones with negative connotations to create a serious, matter-of-fact tone").
The tone of this excerpt is remarkably pragmatic for speaking about such horrific matter. Machiavelli achieves this by never losing sight of his aim, which is to instruct efficiency. <u>He's very aware of the delicate nature of the subject matter</u>. Without omitting important details even though they may seem cruel or gruesome, he's able to keep a cold tone by neutralizing these negative connotations with positive language.
This effect is made more clear in the last paragraph:
"For <u>injuries</u> ought to be done all at one time, so that, <u>being tasted less,</u> <u>offend less</u>..." - Here he's talking about necessary punishment and mercy at the same time.
"Benefits ought to be given <u>little by little</u>, so that the <u>flavour may last longer</u>..." - Machiavelli is talking about manipulation and using the word flavour which has a positive connotation that softens the cruel nature of the act.
Hope this helps!
