1. Scientists hypothesized<span> that cutting back on the use of substances producing toxic gases would lessen pollution.
2. Jonathan was annoyed by the ravenous<span> noise from the loud musical procession on the street.
3. T</span>he unfortunate farmer found himself pleasantly surprised when he fortuitously<span> discovered a buried pot of gold in his yard.</span>
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Answer:
2 and 3
Explanation:
The use of short sentences in passage two creates a suspenseful atmosphere, particularly in conjunction with the darkness and the two characters. In passage three, the short sentences and questions heighten the intensity - what will her husband think?
The statement "You never experienced being a slave; to be completely devoid of legal or customary protection; to be subjected by the laws to the status of property, entirely under someone else's control" from Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl illustrates how Harriet Ann Jacobs employs a narrative format and a conversational approach to evoke empathy in her readers. The correct option is "C".
Answer:
The author uses the niece’s surprising fabrications to point out deficiencies in her personality and those of individuals around her.
