Answer: From my understanding of a gerund phrase, I assume answer A. Learning a new language is correct.
Answer:
D. Jonas raises an army to violently overthrow the industry leaders.
Explanation:
A contrived ending to the story is one created in a way that seems artificial and unrealistic. The most contrived ending would be the one where Jonas raises an army to violently overthrow the industry leaders.
The rest of the options seem more or less possible. Jonas' supporters could turn their back on him, the industry leaders' plan could backfire, or they could ruin Jonas' reputation. These endings would seem believable. However, it would be impossible for Jonas to raise an army. An individual wouldn't be able to do that in real life, which is why this type of ending wouldn't make sense.
It has been a long time since I have read this book but I would say the moral of the Mirror of Erised is to not dwell on the past. To not focus on what you do not have and instead to focus on what you do have and make the most of it. Harry was so intrigued by seeing his family in the mirror that he no longer accepted that he was an orphan and Dum bledore had to put an end to it. Instead of dwelling on desires, make the most of what you already have.
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Technically all of them but the answer is Although I want.
Answer: It helps foreshadow what is going to happen in the book and moves the plot forward. As he see though the eyes of others sometimes.
Explanation: I personally wouldn't because it seems terrifying and then I would be haunted by it.
