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Read this passage from "the city without us" by alan weisman: which statement best explains how the structure of the passage supports the author's purpose? a. the passage traces several events in the order that they will occur to highlight how nature conquers human civilization. b. the passage shows that natural forces such as an absence of predators and an increase in the squirrel population can lead to destructive results. c. the passage shows that natural forms such as an absence of predators and human hunters can lead to the reforestation of new york city. d. the passage identifies how two natural forces are co-dependent - the deforestation of new york and the extinction of squirrels.

Read the following excerpt from kabir’s “tell me, o swan, your ancient tale,” and answer the question. which of the following best states an explicit meaning of the excerpt? a) the swan is very old and wise b) the narrator seeks the swan’s wisdom c) the narrator asks the swan questions about its origin, destination, and goal d) the origin, destination, and goal of the swan are important for the spiritual growth of e) the narrator

Which statement best explains how the communist manifesto relates to old major’s speech? old major believes he is the only one who can lead the rebellion, just as marx believed he should be a leader. old major talks only to the pigs, showing that he supports class divisions, which also was a communist belief. old major urges the animals to listen to mr. jones, just as marx encouraged people to respect the upper classes. old major argues that the animals should unite to create a classless society and overthrow an oppressive system.