Read the passage.

he saw a general on a black horse gazing over the lines of blue infantry at the green woods which veiled his problems. an aide galloped furiously, dragged his horse suddenly to a halt, saluted, and presented a paper. it was, for a wonder, precisely like a historical painting.
in this excerpt from “an episode of war” by stephen crane, why does the author compare the battle scene to a historical painting?

a)to indicate that the lieutenant wanted to paint the scene
b)to provide the reader with historical context
c)to show that the lieutenant felt disconnected from his surroundings
d)to portray a serious subject in a humorous ligh

Santiago said, “a man can be destroyed but not defeated.” in essence he says that a. defeat is likely when you sail alone. b. man can face defeat so it is important to learn from your mistakes and be prepared. c. sharks can always defeat man unless man is well prepared. d. man can be hurt and even destroyed but still have the ability to control how it is viewed.

The following question is based on your reading of a midsummer night’s dream by william shakespeare. what type of creature is bottom turned into? a. a goat. c. a mouse. b. an elf. d. a donkey.

"and these i address to all females that would be married, or are already so; not that i suppose their sex more faulty than the other, and most to want advice, for i assure [women], upon my honour, i believe the quite contrary; but the reason is, because i esteem them better disposed to receive and practice it, and therefore am willing to begin, where i may promise myself the best success." this statement from franklin's "rules and maxims for promoting matrimonial happiness" best demonstrates his use of criticism to argue his point his use of common sense to appeal to women his use of flattery to gain women's attention his use of facts to prove his point