45. In sentence 19 (reproduced below), which of the follow-
ing versions of the underlined text best establishes the
writer's position on the main argument of the passage?
While the Palio is not important to outsiders who do not
live in Siena, the race and the festivities that follow are a
spectacular experience.
(A) (as it is now)
(B) It is no wonder:
(C) Although the Sienese have often been suspicious of
outsiders,
(D) Despite outside efforts to stop the 11 Palio,
(E) As I have witnessed myself on numerous occasions,

Respond to the following prompts in your initial post: 1. explain if this essay is narrative or descriptive and provide reasoning to support your response. 2. describe what you believe the purpose of the essay is an support your answer with information from this week’s material. 3. now that you have identified the purpose of the essay l, explain why you believe the author did or did not achieve her intended purpose.

Which statement best describes hopping’s viewpoint and purpose in this excerpt? the author believes diane france should not display soldiers’ remains, and she writes to persuade readers to avoid visiting the museum. the author thinks a union warship caused the submarine to sink, and she writes to inform readers about the war. the author thinks stories about the civil war are interesting, and she writes to entertain readers with true war stories. the author believes diane france’s work in making bone casts has many scientists, and she writes to give details about her experienc

How is dr. lanyon characterized in the excerpt? as friendly as arrogant as wise as mournful