How does welty’s depiction of men and women contrast with the social and gender codes of the old south? select all that apply.

women are more vulnerable now; they cannot rely on men. men in the old south were protective and chivalrous toward their ladies. men in the old south used women; they didn’t marry them. men always supported women; now women always support men.

Women are more vulnerable now; they cannot rely on men.

Explanation:

 Women are more vulnerable now; they cannot rely on men.

Explanation: Leota is complaining about Fred. She does not think Fred has acted in her best interests, and she is thanking her good sense for relying on herself, rather than on him. The passage shows that women cannot rely on men, which leaves them vulnerable.

compare & contrast informative essay/speech

when speaking or writing for the sole purpose of providing information in order to give audience members a good basis for making a decision, you would present an informative speech or essay.   because you wouldn’t want to be persuading the audience by arguing for one type of exercise over the other, you wouldn’t choose a persuasive/argumentative technique.   to fairly, and without bias, present information about the pros and cons of each type exercise, a compare/contrast, informative speech/essay would be the best bet.

the correct answer would be:  

a. adverb phrase