Read the passage from of the wisdom of the ancients.
for venus excites the general appetite of conjunction and procreation; cupid, her son, applies the appetite to an individual object. from venus therefore comes the general disposition, from cupid the more exact sympathy.
which statement best describes how the author structures the passage?
a) he uses logos to convince the reader of his point.
b) he uses pathos to engage the reader emotionally.
c) he uses positive connotations to amuse the reader.
d) he uses negative connotations to frighten the reader.

In hard times by charles dickens, the scene in which the characters discuss the depiction of horses on wallpaper and flowers on carpets is the author’s way of showing the absurdity of

Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.

At the end of “raymond’s run,” squeaky has a different attitude about running and about her rival, gretchen. describe the actions that demonstrate these changed feelings. what role does conflict play in squeaky’s changed attitude? use events and details from the story to support your answer.