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.
Answer:
Absolute
Explanation:
The possessive “her” (as in “her apple”) is an adjective. But ,“hers” (as in “the apple is hers”) is what’s called an absolute pronoun. Unlike “her,” the absolute pronoun “hers” doesn’t modify anything. Instead, “hers” stands for something: the thing or things belonging to her.
One modernist author who examined racism and oppression through a story of friendship between an Englishman and an Indian was E.M. Foster, in his most famous work, A Passage to India. The whole novel itself is about whether it will ever be possible for an Indian and an Englishman to become friends, given the circumstances in India after the British colonization. Written in 1924, the novel explores this theme, as well as many other subjects such as oppression and racism.
If I'm correct, and I'm fairly sure I am, it should be Higgins.
