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read the following passage:
clarence kicked the flat tire angrily. now he'd never get to
the interview on time. with a sigh, he removed his jacket
and tie and began to assemble the jack. at least his father
had made sure he knew how to change a tire before he
passed away. maybe the company would understand and
reschedule the interview. clarence thought about the
portfolio sitting on his passenger seat - the one the ceo
would never get to look at today.
which of the following best describes the symbolism used in the passage?
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a. the portfolio symbolizes clarence's hopes and hard work.
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b. the tie symbolizes the oppression of corporate life.
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c. the flat tire symbolizes the people who stand in the way of
clarence's dreams,
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d. the father symbolizes the lost time that clarence can't get back.

Parallel structure practice instructions: if the sentence below does not have a parallel structure, retype it in a different color using parallel structure. if the sentence does have a parallel structure, type “correct” in a different color. 1. jumping, sprinting, and throwing the javelin are three activities involved in track and field. 2. marsha said that she would either go to see a movie or go to the park. correct. 3. moe and hank are planning to carpool to the party, to dance, and attending the after party. 4. bob had an active life: he swam twenty laps, ran five miles, and lifted weights every day. 5. to walk in another man’s shoes is knowing him. 6. to teach is to inspire young minds. 7. stephen’s mom complained that he had too many bad habits: he would never clean up his room, brush his teeth, or vacuuming the house. 8. justin likes swimming, hiking, and to go to concerts. 9. new orleans is famous for its food, jazz, and bourbon street. 10. cafe du monde is famous for its beignets, the coffee, and its cafe au lait.

Which of these sentences is the correct one?

Identify how chekhov’s background and beliefs may have influenced his short story “the bet”.