What is most likely the author's purpose for sharing the anecdote about the whistle? O A. To relate to the reader, who has probably also paid too much for a whistle

B. To explain the origin of a key phrase that will come up throughout the text

C. To make the reader angry at the author for being so foolish with his money

D. To entertain the reader before the real purpose of the letter is revealed

Where does the receiver live in the giver?

Capulet: o brother montague! give me thy hand: this is my daughter's jointure, for no more can i demand. which theme of romeo and juliet is best supported by this excerpt? tragedy is often caused by people misunderstanding each other. tragedy causes people to blame one another and drive each other apart. tragedy is often necessary in order for people to forgive one another. tragedy can cause people who are enemies to forgive each other.

What is the subject matter of the book a long way gone by ishmael beah? a. beah's experience as a boy soldier b. the life of a child kidnapped into slavery c. a story about the civil war in nigeria d. a novel about a fictional hero of war select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d