Why does the author include the sentence "my thoughts at this period centered in the determination that we should make and save enough of money to produce three hundred dollars a year- twenty-five dollars monthly, which i figured was the sum required to keep us without being dependent upon others" in the first paragraph of the passage?

Which techniques best describe the tone the author is using in this passage? o a. confusion and curiosity o b. jokes and humor o c. sarcasm and mockery o d. sadness and regret

Which of the following best explains why the author chose the compare-and-contrast structure for paragraph 2

What is wong with this sentence cameron, who has an extreme and unreasonable suspicion of other people and their motives, suffers from paranoia which is a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur, was absolutely sure that someone was following him even though he was absolutely alone and hadn't seen a car for miles and miles.