Answer:
To show a contrast
Explanation:
If we look at the statement closely, we will observe that people's idea of the feeding mode of Venus Fly Trap is different from the way the plant actually feeds.
People have the idea that the Venus Fly Trap eats larger animals (meat) whereas it only eats tiny insects. The transition 'despite' as used in the sentence shows a contrast between people's idea of the Venus Fly Trap and its actual feeding mode.
The book twilight by Stephanie Meyer
Meyer, Stephenie, and Young Kim. Twilight. London: Atom, 2009. Print.
Answer:
indefinite pronouns are singular.
Explanation:
Based<span> on the </span>root<span>, the </span>word<span> interdict, </span>means an official announcement<span>.</span>
The context (1899, New Orleans and Louisiana) is shown in some details. The use of some particular words like eager, composture, impaired is a sign of it. Also the fact that the money had to be transported phisically. It's also clear in the way Kate Chopin describes the like of women for the money. This is somewhat a macho point of view that has to do with the time and political context she lived in.