Answer: E) My mother considered the idea of a child sleeping alone a cruel American practice.
This sentence shows that the mother had a cultural background that was different from the American one. Even though for most Americans, a child sleeping alone would be common, for her it was a cruel practice. The excerpt shows that Hema's mother does not endorse all American practices, which indicates she has a different cultural heritage, in this case, a Bengali one.
Answer:
B
Explanation:
These pigs basically saw themselves as superior and as the leaders, therefore they should get the best of the lot. But they are still equal to their comrades and therefore shouldn't everyone be happy? Shouldn't the lessers be content with their lot as the pigs do such hard work?
The lines in the excerpt from The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne that are examples of metaphor are:
<span>"A good man's prayers are golden recompense!" rejoined old Roger Chillingworth, as he took his leave. "Yea, they are the current gold coin of the New Jerusalem, with the King's own mint mark on them!"</span>
Answer:c. income must be earned.
Explanation:
This means one is expected to go to work everyday as stated in their contract and when they get there they need to do their work.
One can not go to work and just sit at the office and discuss current affairs with the colleagues unless it is lunch time.
When one works they get paid ,however when they stay at home and not work or go to work they can not expect to be paid .
