The dismal swap canal was built between 1793 and 1805. it runs along the coast of north carolina. it was built to connect the chesapeake bay with albemarle sound. for 124 years, the canal struggled to stay in business. however, the trouble it faced eventually became too great. those who owned and managed the canal were losing money. finally, the dismal swap canal had to be sold. the U. S government bought the canal at an auction. the canal sold for less than what it was worth. the government was able to the canal.

A: capture
B:purchase
C:develop
D:bury

what is the question ?

the use of “as” in the example to draw the resemblance. some more examples of common similes are given below. common examples of simile. our soldiers are as brave as lions. her cheeks are red like a rose. he is as funny as a monkey. the water well was as dry as a bone. he is as cunning as a fox. simile introduces vividness into what we say.

the answer is definitely option c. "sonnet xxxi best illustrates the division. in the octave, the poet observes that the moon is in love. in the sestet, he gives his reaction to the fickleness of woman's love."