Answer:
Theme.
Explanation:
A theme is a literary device that tells the readers about the main idea or underlying meaning of what's been said or referred to in the text. A theme is a central topic that will resonate throughout the whole literary work.
The given definition <em>"the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work which may be stated directly or indirectly"</em> is about a theme of any literary text. Most literary works will always have an underlying theme in their work, ranging from love, sorrow, poverty, success, or it could be anything.
Thus, the correct answer is a theme.
Adding more descriptions of Mr. James Bates about his personality and appearance will make the passage more reliable. Thus, option D is correct.
<h3>Who is Jonathan Swift?</h3>
Jonathan Swift was a well-known author and essay writer whose work Gulliver's travels mocks the customs. In the above passage, Jonathan must add the descriptive details of James Bates to make it more reliable.
Mr. James Bates was a surgeon that worked in London and trained Gulliver to help him learn navigation and maths. His characteristic details are not portrayed much in detail. He helped Gulliver in many ways.
Therefore, option D. adding the descriptive details of Mr. James Bates will be more reliable.
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The theme for "Ballad of Birmingham" is a parent trying to protect her child , but no matter how hard she tries she can not safe her. and the theme for "Theme for English B" is that race does not change who you are, you are all equal. to sum it all up in a paragraph
Where above you have to write the whole question or just don't bother writing one
Answer:
:)
Explanation:
* = indent paragraph
* "Yes," replied Peter. "She did say that she wants us to study the author Poe."
* "I have notes from the lecture on Poe's use of rhythm in the poem <em>The Raven," </em>said Tamara.
* Jeff responded, "That's good. I was absent that day."
* "Okay, let's meet in the library at 6:00 PM to study," remarked Tim. "Bring your notes."
