Question 2 of 5 Last Thursday, state lawmakers met to revise seat belt laws in our
state. Previously, anyone 60 pounds and over was permitted to sit in
the front seat of a vehicle with a seat belt, while anyone under 60
pounds had to sit in the back. Children under five had to use a car seat
or booster seat appropriate for their size. The new law states that front
seat passengers must be at least 60 pounds and 12 years old.
Backseat laws remain the same.
Which statement best describes the author's purpose?
A. To entertain readers with a story about a bill being passed into law
B. To persuade readers to make sure their children are in car seats
C. To inform readers of a change in the law about automobile
passengers
D. To explain why this change in automobile law was necessary

Read the excerpt from chapter 18 in frankenstein. alas! to me the idea of an immediate union with my elizabeth was one of horror and dismay. i was bound by a solemn promise which i had not yet fulfilled and dared not break, or if i did, what manifold miseries might not impend over me and my devoted family! could i enter into a festival with this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground? i must perform my engagement and let the monster depart with his mate before i allowed myself to enjoy the delight of a union from which i expected peace. examine this excerpt to analyze the way the author’s choice of words adds to the meaning and impacts the tone of this portion of frankenstein. what does victor mean when he talks about “this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground”? how do these words affect the tone at this point in the story? use examples and evidence from the text to support your analysis. frankenstein chapter 18