“Brute Neighbors” Part A
How does the author develop the central idea of the text?

by highlighting his fear of the loon's aggressive behavior

by describing the tranquility of the pond in which he and the loon frequent

by emphasizing his annoyance with the disruption that the loon causes

by contrasting the stealthy movement of the loon with his loud laughter

How does the oxymoron "predictable coincidence" affect the meaning of this sentence? alana made sure that bill overheard her plans for jogging that afternoon, inviting the predictable coincidence of his meeting her on the track. a) the oxymoron shows that alana was not really sure whether bill would meet her. b) the oxymoron explains why alana was attracted to bill. c) the oxymoron readers understand bill's point of view. d) the oxymoron the reader understand that the meeting was really not a coincidence.

In the world state, children are encouraged to engage in erotic play. in our society, they are discouraged. why is the world state society different?

The story is about a postmaster who is trying to adapt to the new life in the village of ulapur. in what way is the postmaster's life different from his life in urban calcutta?