What affect do these words and phrases from this passage have on the story? "i scarcely need remind the reader" "yet so vain is man, and so blinded by his vanity" "the immediate pressure of necessity" "to carry warfare sunward is, indeed, their only escape from the destruction that . . creeps upon them." a. they create a sense of peacefulness. b. they create a sense of warmth and comfort. c. they create a sense of knowledge and understanding. d. they create a sense of suspense.

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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.

Write a speech about a current practice - anything people commonly do in society today - that you think the people of the future will see as a form of discrimination. what are some practices that are legal today that you think limit people's rights? do you yourself feel you're being treated unfairly? you'll support your ideas with evidence you find through research. you'll also enhance your speech with audio or video.