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2. This question is based on the following passage.
Both Seagulls and wild geese are large birds. They're also similar in that both kinds of birds can fly over great distances. On the other hand, seagulls are
scavengers, while wild geese aren't. Seagulls, for example, are often found around garbage dumps. Geese, however, feed on things like seeds and insects.
Another important difference between the two kinds of birds is that geese fly on long annual migrations of well over 1,000 miles. Seagulls will migrate far inland
to search for food. However, they don't follow seasonal patterns of migration like wild geese.
Clue words showing that contrasts are being made in this paragraph include
O A. both and difference
OB. and and similar
C. while and however
D. also and hand
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The correct answer is C. while and however

Explanation:

The text explains the differences and similarities between seagulls and wild geese, which are two species of birds. Additionally, in the text, the author uses a compare/contrast structure because the author explains the common points of both species as well as their differences. Also, this is possible through specific clue words that show the similarities and differences.

In the case of differences, the author uses clue words such as however, while or on the other hand. This can be seen in "On the other hand, seagulls are  scavengers, while wild geese aren't" that contrasts the diets of these species or in "However, they don't follow seasonal patterns of migration like wild geese" that shows the differences in migration. Thus, the words while and however are used to show contrast.

first of all the mood needs to be defined: it is obviously a mood of deceitful relief and serenity. why? because the cape horn is one of the most violent maritime regions of earth and although it has been left behind, it is a personification of ahab’s delirium and the fact that the end of the passage speaks about it about being “hidden” but “raving” immediately conveys the feeling the calm is not permanent but fleeting.

furthermore, the oxymoron “mild stun'sails” is the first instance of such feeling as the adjective “mild” is associated with “stunned” underscoring the fleeting nature of this “tranquil” moment. and the contrasts keep piling up, with the opposition between “dark den” and “blessed light and air” to end with the final conclusion that leaves the reader with the uneasy knowledge that this is just a reprieve.