Reread lines 1- through 32 of “How Smart Are Animals?” What is the author’s main purpose for writing? Explain how you know this. PLZ I NEED IT

What is the main idea of this paragraph from the volcanoes section of the ready.gov website

Which of these phrases is an example of understatement?

Read the passage from “the caged bird.” but a bird that stalks down his narrow cage can seldom see through his bars of rage his wings are clipped and his feet are tied so he opens his throat to sing. the last line in this stanza indicates a tone of acceptance jealousy peacefulness desperation