13. which of the following is an author least likely to use when presenting the theme of a literary work?

a. a statement that expresses the theme outright
b. the feelings of the main characters
c. the thoughts and conversations of the characters
d. the events that take place in the literary work

d because that don’t want to give away what’s happening in it

the adoption by russian princes of the mongols' diplomatic rituals

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why did the chinese require the portuguese to pay for goods in gold and silver when trading?

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portuguese goods were less valuable than chinese goods.

the chinese already had a surplus of portuguese goods.

the imperial government wanted to stockpile gold and silver.

portuguese and chinese currencies were not exchangeable.

this a history q n in ancient time, theres no money exchange. so ans is portuguese and chinese currencies were not exchangeable.