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2) To present an interpretation.
The author of the passage is providing an interpretation of the book in this sentence. He is arguing that the novel is affirmative and hopeful, and that it stresses the power of humans to reach for greatness and inspire others. This is never explicitly stated in the novel. Therefore, the argument is based on his subjective views and analysis.
4) He also suffers a painful loss.
This revision is the best one for sentence 4. It gives the reader the same idea as the other options. However, it is written more clearly and in an active voice.
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I answered with 'gaunt, dull, waste' and my assignment :)
Where is the poem? Or can you tell the name of the poem or something ?
The school system emphasized <em>facts, mathematics and analysis</em>, considering this model as the ideal, not really open for <em>sensitivity and flexibility</em>. For Dickens, imagination was very important and he didn't think material facts should limit people's lives. At the end, when the rigid philosophy style of facts fails, Sissy teaches them how to live by <em>her values and beliefs.</em>
Answer: C
