I am about 70% confident that it's A.
The sentence from the text that supports the thesis, "The writings illustrate a vivid image indicating that daily life in ancient Egypt is unexpectedly charming and uncomplicated" is, "They uncovered tens of thousands of scrolls containing details about daily life."
Response: Option D.
Clarification:
The thesis statement encapsulates the primary idea of the passage. It asserts how the writings portray daily life in ancient Egypt. The sentence, "They uncovered tens of thousands of scrolls containing details about daily life," aligns with this thesis. The other options, which pertain to tomb construction, romantic tales, and worker strikes, do not substantiate the thesis statement.
Response:
The intent is to persuade readers that a prince must select a reliable servant to represent him.
Clarification:
Niccolò Machiavelli, in his groundbreaking and contentious book 'The Prince', wrote this section from Chapter 22 to persuade readers that a prince ought to select a trustworthy servant as his representative.
Machiavelli stated that the servant serves as a representation or mirror of the prince's character. He posited that while a servant may seem insignificant to a prince, their attributes and demeanor contribute to the prince’s overall image.
For instance, a loyal and skilled servant reflects positively on the prince, portraying him as wise due to his ability to foster loyalty and competence. Conversely, if the servant is untrustworthy and incompetent, this will reflect poorly on the prince, casting him as weak and ineffective.
The expression "she turned white for just a moment," taken from The Gift of the Magi, indicates that she experienced fear. In this instance, it reflects her anxiety about Jim's response.
With no funds to buy him a gift for Christmas, she opted to sell her hair for 20 dollars. When she heard her husband arriving home later that day, concern arose that he might no longer find her attractive.
