Based on the given statement above, I can say that the type of comparison that is being shown is a SIMILE. A simile is a literary technique that compares two unlike objects with the use of the words "like" or "as...as". Apparently, this uses "as...as" in comparing "they" and "bark of a tree". Hope this helps.
The answer is most logically option C. This is because while the argument does feel like it is backed up with the statistic, there are no other statistics given for other countries. The argument lacks the information needed.
Answer: During the Great Depression, movies, radio shows, and books provided a way for Americans to escape their problems for a short time. People also enjoyed listening to the radio. There were also variety, comedy, and suspense radio shows that people listened to regularly. People would save their money for weeks so that they could see a movie. At that time a movie showing included two feature performances, a newsreel, and some short comedy shows. People liked to read about a character's success. Novels about poor people who worked hard and became rich were also popular at this time. All these forms of entertainment helped Americans get through the Great Depression a little more easily.
Explanation:
During the Great Depression, movies, radio shows, and books provided a way for Americans to escape their problems for a short time. -The topic sentence
People also enjoyed listening to the radio. supporting evidence but not topic sentence
There were also variety, comedy, and suspense radio shows that people listened to regularly. - Supports above sentence, detailed explanation
People would save their money for weeks so that they could see a movie. -Supporting evidence
At that time a movie showing included two feature performances, a newsreel, and some short comedy shows.-detailed explanation
People liked to read about a character's success. -Supporting evidence
Novels about poor people who worked hard and became rich were also popular at this time.-detailed explanation
All these forms of entertainment helped Americans get through the Great Depression a little more easily-conclusion sentence
I use to live in a house down by the river ?
The correct answer in the space provided is letter A, a monologue. The monologue is suitable in the statement above for a monologue speaks for the person who has been delivering his or her sentences with a long speech that will be suitable for the theme or for the audience who seeks.