Which sentence best states the central idea of "The Vain Jackdaw"? The other birds become envious when they see the jackdaw's beauty.

The jackdaw has no chance of winning the contest because he is unattractive.

The jackdaw cannot win by passing off the other birds' feathers as his own.

The jackdaw almost becomes king, but the other birds ruin it for him.

How does the authors discussion of sujatha baliga's own experiences with abuse and forgiveness contribute to the text

Realism was a fairly influential and widespread literary movement in the united states in the latter half of the nineteenth century. which american writer is among the pioneers of american realism? a. ernest hemingway b. f. scott fitzgerald c. j. d. salinger d. mark twain

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.