What can the reader infer the author means when he says that newspapers were not truly modern until after the invention of movable type? a) to be truly modern, newspapers must cost more than a simple gazetta and have a sizable subscription base. b) to be truly modern, newspapers needed to be strictly about news and not contain opinions or advertisements. c) a modern newspaper is printed many more times than previous newspapers--and still is relatively cheap to buy. d) modern newspapers have editorial staff and hires an army of reporters to investigate every case of legal wrong-doing.

What elements of mythology and folklore are important to humans

Read the following excerpt from leslie marmon silko’s story "the man to send rain clouds." the priest stared down at his scuffed brown loafers and the worn hem of his cassock. “for a christian burial it was necessary.” his voice was distant, and leon thought that his blue eyes looked tired. “it's o. k., father, we just want him to have plenty of water.” the priest sank down into the green chair and picked up a glossy missionary magazine. he turned the colored pages full of lepers and pagans without looking at them. “you know i can't do that, leon. there should have been the last rites and a funeral mass at the very least.” leon put on his green cap and pulled the flaps down over his ears. “it's getting late, father. i've got to go.” which of the following statements best describes the thematic significance of this dialogue? this dialogue emphasizes the ongoing personal conflict between leon and father paul. this conversation between leon and father paul makes it clear that they will never come to an agreement. leon’s and father paul’s differing perspectives of the situation reflect their larger cultural conflicts. leon’s hasty exit from father paul’s house reflects his discomfort with the priest and christianity.

'the dragon wakes', is a metaphor for a big event in this chapter. what is the event? how does moon shadow's beliefs about dragons him to understand what is happening?