Question 9
An old eye specialist whose sign remains visible in the valley of Ashes.
Question 10
God observing and evaluating American culture as a moral desert
The fundamental lack of significance in the world and the capriciousness of the thought process that leads individuals to attribute meaning to objects
Both A and B are accurate
Question 11
A gentle reprimand or critique
Question 12
To confirm or enhance with new data or information
Question 14
An area of land situated between East and West Eggs where the remnants of New York are deposited.
Question 15
The ethical and societal decline stemming from the unrestricted chase for wealth
Question 16
Because he hosts lavish gatherings every single weekend
Question 17
Even though the celebration is wild and attendees are generally inebriated, Gatsby maintains his composure and abstains from alcohol.
Despite widespread gossip about him, Gatsby boasts about the significant number of close friends he claims to have.
In realistic fiction, main characters often experience significant transformation. A prime example of this is Louise Mallard in Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour". The passage that illustrates Louise's change is "She did not stop to ask if it were or were not a monstrous joy that held her...And she opened and spread her arms out to them in welcome." After learning about her husband's death, Louise feels a sense of liberation, envisioning the upcoming years as her own.
One can deduce from this passage that A. Mrs. Flowers understands the feelings of others.
This indicates that Mrs. Flowers anticipated by reflecting on the general behavior of children—"Children these days would burst out of sheet-metal clothing. They're so rough."—as well as what Mrs. Henderson might expect to avoid issues with the garment. Due to her sensitivity to the emotions of those around her, she recognized the appropriate action to take even before being prompted.
Answer:
Gary Soto includes the imagery of Alfonso's thumb in the passage to show that he is bothered by getting his hands dirty.
Explanation:
The author describes Alfonso's thumb as wrinkled, tired, and pinkish, illustrating his aversion to dirtiness. The comparison indicates that his thumbs resemble a person who has soaked for too long in a bathtub, leading us to conclude that the imagery emphasizes his dislike for mess.
