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In the eighth through the twelfth paragraphs ("Hi, Vera ... slyly"), the fact that the farmer converses only with the shopkeeper suggests that Mrs. Chandler is
A
disdainful of the lower classes
B
unsure of herself in social situations
с
embarrassed by their flirtation
D
isolated socially from the rest of the town
E
distracted by the miserable weather

Which type of story uses animals as characters in order to illustrate a general truth about human nature?

Which quotation best supports the authors’ claim and purpose?

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.