Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this passage.

How does the author uses personification in “Here Is New York” to advance his viewpoint?

It develops the claim that there are three New Yorks, supporting the writer’s main argument.

It makes his writing more memorable; this ensures readers will remember and be persuaded by his views.

It makes the city come alive for the reader and helps readers to see New York as the author does.

It creates a positive and upbeat tone; this reflects his viewpoint that New York is the greatest city.

Me ! select the correct answer. in his essay "civil disobedience," henry david thoreau wrote "that government is best which governs least." which answer best shows how this motto reflects transcendentalist principles? a. an ideal government does not exist, so anarchy is best for a nation. b. citizens require the government to define the difference between right and wrong. c. government can act as an impediment to the will and morality of individual men. d. an ideal nation is one that is not governed by a monarchy or dictatorship. e. government on a large scale is inefficient and should be managed at the state level.

What mainly does the text identify as one of alexander pope’s greatest achievements? question 1 options: a) reforming the government to be democratic b) giving art its due importance in europe c) making literature accessible to all d) translating homer’s epics

As you read in this lesson, satire depends on the audience recognizing and agreeing with the satirist’s implicit criticism of his or her target. how effective can satire be in shaping behavior or opinions if the audience is always in on the joke and thus never the target? your answer should be at least 250 words.