The right answer is "A. The clergy "
You should be referring to the quote from "The Canterbury Tales" where the word gold is used to represent the clergy in all its purity that leaves it in such a high standard that nothing can reach it, just as gold can not be attained by rust.
Without proper hygiene dogs can become matted and sick,just the same as any other human.
Answer:
conflict
Explanation:
The conflict is the central problem of the story and is what the story is about. The theme is the message of the story, so it can't be the answer. The protagonist isn't a problem, the protagonist is the main character.
Answer: C The purpose is to persuade; the author wants readers to appreciate that gulls are more intelligent than people realize.
Explanation: It sounds correct