English, 16.06.2021 01:00 peteh5

HURRY Read the passage from "The Lady, or the Tiger.”

Directly opposite him, on the other side of the inclosed space, were two doors, exactly alike and side by side. It was the duty and the privilege of the person on trial to walk directly to these doors and open one of them. He could open either door he pleased; he was subject to no guidance or influence but that of the aforementioned impartial and incorruptible chance.

What is the author’s purpose for describing the two doors as absolutely identical?

A. to reveal that the outcome of the trial is decided by luck
B. to show that the verdict is predetermined
C. to reveal that the defendants are in control of the verdict
D. to emphasize that the trial is completely fair

Answers: 3

Show answers

Another question on English

English, 22.06.2019 04:30

What reason does antigone give for her death being crueler than all the others?

Answers: 3

Answer

English, 22.06.2019 06:00

What is the main idea of this amendment from the bill of rights english 10 sem2 amendment vlll

Answers: 3

Answer

English, 22.06.2019 07:00

Read this passage from "the city without us" by alan weisman: which statement best explains how the structure of the passage supports the author's purpose? a. the passage traces several events in the order that they will occur to highlight how nature conquers human civilization. b. the passage shows that natural forces such as an absence of predators and an increase in the squirrel population can lead to destructive results. c. the passage shows that natural forms such as an absence of predators and human hunters can lead to the reforestation of new york city. d. the passage identifies how two natural forces are co-dependent - the deforestation of new york and the extinction of squirrels.

Answers: 1

Answer

English, 22.06.2019 09:30

Brainliest asap!me : ) has anyone read the poem, no, love is not dead? ? i have a question about it .. : )

Answers: 3

Answer

You know the right answer?

HURRY Read the passage from "The Lady, or the Tiger.”

Directly opposite him, on the oth...

Questions