I believe it would be to inform, the particular excerpt isn't really informing about anything, and its not persuading the reader to do anything, simply attempting to entertain the reader with a story.
2. Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Incomplete Question. Options that completes the question;
A. Rainsford’s repetition characterizes him as forgetful, which is why he must repeat the word to remember his mission.
B. Rainsford’s repetition shows that with his great skill and perseverance he was able to survive.
C. Rainsford’s repetition was probably taught to him in a private school growing up and is a symbol of his class status.
D. Rainsford’s repetition of “nerve” refers to the nervous system and neurons in the brain and emphasizes human reason as the most important key to success.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
It noteworthy that Rainsford was a determined individual. His use of the word 'nerve' shows his determination which leads to his survival having applied great skill and perseverance.
This quality of perseverance was what made him repeat the word “nerve” in paragraph 169, paragraph 179, and paragraph 197.
<span>In Birches, the author uses the line "like girls on hands and knees that throw their hair before them over their heads to dry in the sun" to describe C. the shape of the trees after an ice storm.
The trees bend like these girls who dry their hair in the sun.
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Answer:
Launcelot but refuses to kill him
Explanation:
Summarize the resolution of the contest between Launcelot and Gawain. Launcelot twice refuses his opportunity to kill Gawain. Gawain gets the better of Launcelot but refuses to kill him. Gawain is seriously wounded three times but returns to fight.
