13. The syntax in line 9 ("This . . . Endears") serves to underscore the speaker's perspective that A. tending the sick is mutually rewarding B. shared memories ease the pain of loss C. all humans understand suffering D. spiritual guidance consoles the dying E. we cherish more those we miss

Read the following excerpt from life on the mississippi by mark twain. no girl could withstand his charms. he "cut out" every boy in the village. when his boat blew up at last, it diffused a tranquil contentment among us such as we had not known for months. but when he came home the next week, alive, renowned, and appeared in church all battered up and bandaged, a shining hero, stared at and wondered over by everybody, it seemed to us that the partiality of providence for an undeserving reptile had reached a point where it was open to criticism. how does twain's use of understatement serve his purpose? be sure to use specific details from the text to support your answer.

What sign post goes with the quote goodnight goodnight parting is such sweet sorrow. that i shall say goodnight till it be morrow

What is the central idea in this advice from branch rickey to jackie robinson?