Returning from Vietnam, we were given a parade. Crowds of screaming people waving signs - not just on one road,
one day. No, they were everywhere. Every day. On the
streets, on the television, on the radio. A hot, angry tangle
of shaking fists and ugly words that threatened us like a
monster with a hundred heads. Our country had chewed us
up and spit us out, and now we were being treated as if it
were our fault.
Which best explains how imagery contributes to the meaning of this
passage?
A. It lists the different forms of protest to illustrate the creativity of
the protesters.
B. It brings to life the sound and appearance of the crowd and
conveys their anger.
C. It describes the crowd as a parade to show the eventful
atmosphere.
D. It explores the narrator's emotions to highlight the cruelty of the
protests.

What caused the american civil war? there were many reasons for a civil war to happen in america, and political issues and disagreements began soon after the american revolution ended in 1782. between the years 1800 and 1860, arguments between the north and south grew more intense. one of the main quarrels was about taxes paid on goods brought into this country from foreign countries. this tax was called a tariff. southerners felt these tariffs were unfair and aimed toward them because they imported a wider variety of goods than most northern people. taxes were also placed on many southern goods that were shipped to foreign countries, an expense that was not always applied to northern goods of equal value. an awkward economic structure allowed states and private transportation companies to do this, which also affected southern banks that found themselves paying higher interest rates on loans made with banks in the north. the situation grew worse after several “panics,” including one in 1857 that affected more northern banks than southern. southern financiers found themselves burdened with high payments just to save northern banks that had suffered financial losses through poor investment. which sentence from the selection states a major detail that supports the main idea? a there were many reasons for a civil war to happen in america, and political issues and disagreements began soon after the american revolution ended in 1782. b taxes were also placed on many southern goods that were shipped to foreign countries, an expense that was not always applied to northern goods of equal value. c the situation grew worse after several "panics," including one in 1857 that affected more northern banks than southern. d this tax was called a tariff. e between the years 1800 and 1860, arguments between the north and south grew more intense.

What’s the importance of gaining a general understanding of and interpretation of the work of literature.

How does the author create a surprise ending? cite evidence from the text to support your answer.