What is the effect of the phrase "vegetable existence" on the meaning of this passage?

1) It shows that the narrator prefers life in the city over life in the mountains or wilderness.
2) It emphasizes that the narrator sees his life as dull and inactive compared to the exotic and adventurous life of the Cabuliwallah.
3) It clarifies that the narrator prefers a steady life in a familiar environment over travel.
4) It demonstrates that the narrator sees his life as useful and fulfilling compared to the Cabuliwallah's life of aimless wandering.

What kinds of images does the word "twinkling" suggest? dirt, earth, poverty, race leaves, trees, green, spring stars, dreams, looking upward, heaven darkness, sadness, loneliness, isolation they eat beans mostly, this old yellow pair. dinner is a casual affair. plain chipware on a plain and creaking wood, tin flatware. two who are mostly good. two who have lived their day, but keep on putting on their clothes and putting things away. and remembering, with twinklings and twinges, as they lean over the beans in their rented back room that is full of beads and receipts and dolls and cloths. tobacco crumbs, vases and fringes.

Which is the best strategy for responding to counter-arguments in your persuasive research essay? a. avoid addressing opinions that point out flaws in your thesis. b. use language that will appeal to the emotions of your audience. c. respond to reasonable outlooks instead of weak ones. d. ignore any evidence that does not support your own thesis

Which of these best identifies the text elements used in this text? a) heading and italics print b) pictures and capitalization c) headings and bold faced print d) capitalization and underlining