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which inference can best be drawn about these men?

the men in "honest work" say that the old smith was "foolishly careful" for the painstaking way in which he worked.

they are the foolish ones.

they were correct to be critical.

they never learned that ships can sink.

they themselves are expert smiths.

As soon as hitler took over, he began persecuting jews. what does persecuting mean in this context

Read the following conclusion for an essay that claims that extreme sports should be more highly regulated because they are too dangerous: whether it is a high level of physical exertion, or extra doses of the "fear factor," it is common for extreme athletes to beat at the door of fate. it is these people who tempt their own mortality, while curious onlookers wait anxiously for the outcome, who must be protected from themselves. which statement provides the most accurate evaluation of the paragraph? a. the closing statement is unsatisfying b. the passage introduces new evidence. c. the thesis is not restated. d. the style is informal and inconsistent.

Modernist poets were concerned with many issues and used their poetry to express their concerns. which item from this list was not one of their concerns? a.corruption of traditional american values b.brutality of wwi c.the effects of the great depression d.crowded, crime-ridden city life e.alienation of the individual