Read this excerpt from frankenstein:

[the professor] began his lecture by a recapitulation of the history of chemistry and the various improvements made by different men of learning. . "the ancient teachers of this science," said he, "promised impossibilities, and performed nothing. the modern masters . . penetrate into the recesses of nature, and show how she works in her hiding-places. they ascend into the heavens; they have discovered how the blood circulates, and the nature of the air we breathe."which topic best relates to the theme developed in this passage?

a. the history of chemistry
b. teaching as an art form
c. the need to work in secrecy
d. the pursuit of knowledge

How does the poem's mood and tone change in each of these stages of “o captain! my captain! ” by walt whitman? (i need an answer asap )

Read this passage from geoffrey lean’s “one poor harvest away from chaos”: on wednesday, the food and agriculture organisation (fao) reported that global food prices has hit a record high and were likely to go on rising. . that is bad enough for britain, adding to the inflationary pressures from the soaring cost of oil and other commodities, not to mention the vat increase. but for the world’s poor, who have to spend 80 percent of their income on food, it could be catastrophic. why is the passage an example of deductive reasoning? a. the author is appealing to the feelings and emotions of the audience b. the author starts with specifics, using them to probe a general point. c. the author is starting with a general topic and moving to more specific information d. the author is showing that he biased against poor people

Which of the following sentences most clearly uses topical organization? a. do you have problems with mosquitoes and gnats? fabulous exterminators can ! b. we've gathered at this conference to discuss three things: poverty, war, and disease. c. killer bees have spread up from south america into mexico and the united states. d. first, gather all the painting supplies you need. next, lay them out on a work bench.