ANSWER ASAPP FOR TESTT! Which statement best describes the relationship
between the Powhatan and the English, according
to the passage?
A : The Powhatan provided the English with food
whenever they asked for supplies, which made
the English feel guilty about taking advantage of
the Powhatan.
B : The English provided the Powhatan with guns
and other advanced weaponry, which caused
violence within the tribe and made them
resentful of the English.
C : The relationship soured over time because of
increased hostility from the English, but Chief
Powhatan wanted their relationship to become
peaceful again.
D : The relationship soured over time because the
English took advantage of Chief Powhatan's
generosity, and so the chief ordered his people
to attack the English.

a compare and contrast essay is a piece of formal writing in which the author focus on the similarities between two ideas, objects, places, etc., and the differences between them. there are some aspects that the author should take into account when he/she is crafting the essay. first, the author has a clear idea of the effect that he/she wants to produce on the audience (a purpose). his/her main idea should be presented in the thesis statement in a simple but effective way which gives the audience a clear idea of the content and the direction of the essay. in addition, it is also important to focus to the similarities and differences that not only are interesting and relevant to the reader but also provide a new, impressive point of view or deeper understanding of a topic.

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