Which best compares and contrasts these two passages featuring the Mississippi River?

A) Both of these passages tell rollicking tales of adventure and friendship along with muddy waters of the Mississippi.

B) Both of these passages Provide valuable economic information about how the Mississippi has been a valued American resource.

C) One passage provides objective economic data about the river while the other tells the story of two boys adventuring on its water.

D) One passage emphasizes the dangers present along the Mississippi river while the other celebrates the beautiful delights of the river.

C) One passage provides objective economic data about the river while the other tells the story of two boys adventuring on its water.

Explanation:

The main idea of Mary O'Dell's passage is to present the Mississippi river as an important resource which was used for development of river transport, thus

contributing to the nation's economic growth.

Twain's passage, although also mentioning Mississippi, does so only to give his story a setting, a place for adventures of the two wannabe pirates.

So, the basic contrast between two passages is best described in answer C.



question

discuss the two key differences between the prose form of sojourner truth’s speech and the poetic version. use evidence from both texts to support your response.

he thought hans was leaving

at least thats what i think it is

sorry if wrong