1. which of the following best expresses the central idea of the text? a the terrorist attacks on 9/11 inspired a new generation of americans to fight for their country. b the report about the attacks on 9/11 revealed that the united states was not prepared to defend itself from an attack from the air. c the attacks on 9/11 led to the united states’ war on terror, which significantly changed american society. d the war on terrorism was a success because osama bin laden was killed in a raid by navy seals in may 2011.

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the first, third, and last sentences are correct for plato.

the opening scene of "sweat" exposes the great emotional charge of the story. it shows the violence and abuse that dyes the marriage between delia jones and skyes.

skyes decides to terrorize his wife by pulling a bull whip (which resembles a snake), knowing that she is terrified of those animals. skyes laughs cruelly at her and kicks the laundry with which delia has been working hard, telling her to get rid of it. skyes also comments on her religious manners, telling his wife how ridiculous they are. delia reacts by threatening skyes with her frying pan, generating even more conflict