The bald eagle was officially declared the national emblem of the United States by the Second Continental Congress in 1782. Our founding fathers wanted this bird because it does not live anywhere in other parts of the world. Since then, the bald eagle has become a symbol of American freedom, spirit, and pursuit of excellence. What is the MOST effective way to write the underlined part of the paragraph?
A
selected the eagle because its species is unique to North America.

B
only selected the eagle because it lives in America.

C
wanted this bird because it lives in North America.

D
wanted this eagle because it likes North America best.

What language device is used in the highlighted text?

"where are you taking me? " the car hesitated, or rather gave a faint whirring click, as if information, somewhere, was dropping card by punch- slotted card under electric eyes. "to the psychiatric center for research on regressive tendencies." he got in. the door shut with a soft thud. the police car rolled through the night avenues, flashing its dim lights ahead. which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt? o a. by showing leonard obeying the police car, the author reinforces the theme of surrendering one s individuality. o b. by relating the way the car responds, the author underscores the theme of the dangers of a mechanized of society o c. by having leonard, a seemingly normal person, taken to a psychiatric center, the author injects irony, leaving the reader surprised o d. by showing leonard communicating with another person, the author satisfies his need for human contact, leaving the reader hopeful

Which two characteristics are basic parts of a literary analysis essay about a play