Read this passage from "The Monk's Tale" by Geoffrey Chaucer: Consider Adam, made by God's own finger,
And not begotten of man's unclean seed,
He that in Eden was allowed to linger
– Now called Damascus - and had power at need
What is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in this passage?
A. Adam lived in what is now Damascus.
B. Adam didn't have human parents.
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C. Adam was permitted to live in Eden.
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D. Adam was created by God himself.

Ineed ! (1) divorce has serious negative consequences. (2) first, social adjustment after the divorce is a troublesome time. (3) the former couple often finds that starting to date again can be nerve-racking. (4) also, married friends may exclude singles from social plans. (5) secondly, emotional difficulties among the original family members are common. (6) feelings of guilt and resentment may persist between the former husband and wife. (7) at the same time, children may be confused and hurt; many also feel guilty, imagining that they were somehow to blame for the divorce. (8) a third consequence is that financial adjustments are necessary. (9) alimony, child support, and property dispersal must be dealt with. (10) also, the high fees that lawyers charge can be a burden. 1. in general, the major details of this passage are a. negative consequences of divorce. b. serious problems that lead to divorce. c. ways to deal with divorce. d. emotional difficulties that arise from divorce.

Which revision, if any, best fixes the bolded (capitalized in this case) part of the sentence? female cardinals, a somewhat drab bird compared to the males, blend in well with their environment. no change somewhat drab birds a somewhat drab's bird somewhat drab bird's

Which best compares the authors’ purposes in silent spring and “save the redwoods”? both authors want readers to protect human rights. both authors want readers to focus on saving trees. both authors intend to entertain readers with their essays. both authors intend to convince readers of their viewpoint.