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Ead this excerpt from the introduction to wheels of change by sue macy. imagine a population imprisoned by their very clothing; the stiff corsets, heavy skirts, and voluminous petticoats that made it difficult to take a deep breath, let alone exercise. add to that the laws and social conventions that cemented a man's place as head of the household and holder of the purse strings. how suffocated women must have felt. and how liberated they must have been as they pedaled their wheels toward new horizons. why does the author include this excerpt?

Give example of metaphors and similes

Which statement best describes how the first-person narration in fever 1793 engages readers? mattie's perspective on the city of philadelphia gives readers an understanding of why some residents are leaving for the country. mattie's perspective on the state of her family's business gives readers an understanding of the responsibility she feels. mattie's perspective on her grandfather's strong-headed opinions gives readers an understanding of the influence he has on her. mattie's perspective on the events of 1793 gives readers an understanding of the experiences and uneasiness of the time.