Read the excerpt from chapter 2 of wheels of change.
to hang on to their flocks, clergy members invited congregants to wear cycling clothes to church and provided space to park their bikes. a few industrious ministers even tried meeting cyclists on their own turf, holding outdoor services on bicycle routes. they had little success.
what is the author’s purpose in including this information about clergy members’ response to cycling?
to highlight that cycling was the most popular american hobby
to emphasize the increasing popularity of cycling
to inform readers about why people turned against cycling
to describe to readers why cycling had a negative influence on people

The tone of a story is the author's attitude toward the subject. provide two examples that support the conclusion that the tone of this story is ironic.

What theme is the main theme of this excerpt from the metal pig by hans christian andersen? in the garden of the grand duke's palace under the roof of one of the wings were a thousand roses bloom in winter, a little ragged boy had been sitting the whole day long. the boy might serve as a type of italy lovely and smiling and yet suffering. he was hungry and thirsty but no one gave him anything and when it became dark and they were about to close the gardens, the porter turned him out. a long time he stood musing on the bridge which crosses the arno and looking at the glittering stars that were reflected in the water which flowed between him and the wonderful marble bridge trinita. he then walked away towards the metal pig, half note down, clasped it with his arms, and, putting his mouth to the shining snout, drink deep droughts of the fresh water. close-by lay a few salad leaves into chestnuts, which register for his supper. no one was in the street but himself. it belonged only to him. he boldly seated himself on the pig's back, leaned forward so that his curly head could rest on the head of the animal, and, before he was aware, fell asleep. it was midnight. the metal pig raised himself gently, and the boy heard him say quite distinctly, hold tight little boy, for i am going to run, and way he started for most wonderful ride first they arrived at the p as the del granduca and the metal horse which bears the dukes statue made allowed

What is the the story about in the movie freedom writers be very detailed.