The authors purpose is the main idea of the story. What is the story focused on? What is the main topic that is being discussed over and over again. Main ideas are usually at the beggining and end of paragraphs/stories! hope this helped!!!
More is more would be an example of a non oxymoron
D is the answer i believe because you need a comma after the word mother.
A claim is the main argument. Evidence is the facts or research to support your claim. I hope you win your next argument! :D
The answer is c because if you read the second to last st you well see she vowed o do better next year I hope this helps you if not I am so sorry.
