Spain was the first of the three countries to establish colonies in the New World.
Explanation:
The discovery of America, in the 15th century, marked the beginning of the age of discoveries. Christopher Columbus, sent by Spain, arrived at the New World by chance while looking for new routes for trading. This event put Spain as a pioneer in the settlement of colonies and the country also became the master of the seas. It was not until having seen Spain's prosperity that France and England began to acquire their territories.
I believe that in many ways Gatsby is guilty of many crimes in order to earn the money he uses to impress Daisy such as bootlegging alcohol from drugstores. At the same time Gatsby is a victim who is faced with the social difference that separates him from Daisy.
Answer:
A) Both Brutus and Antony ask rhetorical questions to make points.
Explanation:
William Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" revolves around the assassination of Julius Caesar and the struggle for power that ensued. The play deals with themes of loyalty, greed, power, fate, honor, etc.
In the given monologues from both Antony and Brutus, the two "friends" of Julius Caesar spoke of Brutus and how different they viewed each other. By asking rhetorical questions, Brutus and Antony spoke of the Caesar they know, the person they are proud to call a friend. But at the same time, both used these rhetorical questions to make their points, that Caesar was a great man and that his death was a tragedy.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.
Answer:
A Rhetorical Device is the use of words to convince or impart a certain meaning and to stir up emotions of the reader or the audience. Among the following choices, Number 3, Outside, the torrential rain poured like a waterfall, uses a rhetorical device specifically, Simile. And also Number 5, Saving the orangutans is a Herculean task for conservationists. Herculean is an example of Allusion.
Explanation:
"George Washington was the first president of the United States" is the correct answer. This can be confusing, but president is not capitalized unless it is being used as a title, like "President Washington was the first president of the US"
