Answer:
To inform readers about one reason why cycling was controversial in the 1800s
Explanation:
The reason why the author mentions Dr. Richardson's research is to inform the readers about one reason why cycling was controversial in the 1800s.
<em>Wheels of Change</em> is a book written by Sue Macy about how important cycling was in the emancipation of women in late-nineteenth-century America. The purpose of the book is mostly to inform - not to persuade or entertain. Dr. Richardson is a prominent figure from that time, and Macy tells us about his opinion on this matter.
Answer:
Besides
Explanation:
Because it is the only one that makes sense
The correct answer is answer C ("The words with positive connotations soften the ones with negative connotations to create a serious, matter-of-fact tone").
The tone of this excerpt is remarkably pragmatic for speaking about such horrific matter. Machiavelli achieves this by never losing sight of his aim, which is to instruct efficiency. <u>He's very aware of the delicate nature of the subject matter</u>. Without omitting important details even though they may seem cruel or gruesome, he's able to keep a cold tone by neutralizing these negative connotations with positive language.
This effect is made more clear in the last paragraph:
"For <u>injuries</u> ought to be done all at one time, so that, <u>being tasted less,</u> <u>offend less</u>..." - Here he's talking about necessary punishment and mercy at the same time.
"Benefits ought to be given <u>little by little</u>, so that the <u>flavour may last longer</u>..." - Machiavelli is talking about manipulation and using the word flavour which has a positive connotation that softens the cruel nature of the act.
Hope this helps!
B. A chapter that offers social commentary and is interwoven with narrative chapters
Okay let me try to go there but how does it start?
