What is the most likely reason an author would use the setting of a world on
the brink of destruction?

A. To develop a plot about a young woman who discovers the
meaning of friendship
O
B. To develop a plot about a character who struggles to
communicate with those he loves
O
C. To develop a plot about a family that travels a great distance to
escape its past
O
D. To develop a plot about a character who comes up with an
incredible plan to save humanity

What is one purpose of the prologue in sugar changed the world

In the essay “drowning in dishes,” what is ironic about the fact that danial’s first position in his new job is the dishwashing station?

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. ‘you make me feel uncivilized, daisy,’ i confessed on my second glass of corky but rather impressive claret. ‘can’t you talk about crops or something? ’ i meant nothing in particular by this remark but it was taken up in an unexpected way. ‘civilization’s going to pieces,’ broke out tom violently. ‘i’ve gotten to be a terrible pessimist about things. have you read ‘the rise of the coloured empires’ by this man goddard? ’ ‘why, no,’ i answered, rather surprised by his tone. ‘well, it’s a fine book, and everybody ought to read it. the idea is if we don’t look out the white race will be—will be utterly submerged. it’s all scientific stuff; it’s been proved.’ in this passage, tom’s ideas about race relations come off as uncivilized. what literary device is fitzgerald using here?