Read the following passage: Mary has moved to a new school and is unfamiliar with the
popular new game her classmates are playing. She is
uninterested in making friends with a classmate who is
disabled, until the girl teaches her how to play the game.
They become friends, and Mary realizes that she was
rejecting her classmate unfairly.
Which of the following story descriptions most directly shares themes with
the passage above?
A. A woman defies her parents and chooses to date outside her
cultural group.
B. A man from a disadvantaged background embarks on a program
of self-study to enter law school
C. A lost hiker must rely on his training as a scout to find his way
home
D. A woman must fight a lonely legal journey when she is treated
unfairly in her career

"and these i address to all females that would be married, or are already so; not that i suppose their sex more faulty than the other, and most to want advice, for i assure [women], upon my honour, i believe the quite contrary; but the reason is, because i esteem them better disposed to receive and practice it, and therefore am willing to begin, where i may promise myself the best success." this statement from franklin's "rules and maxims for promoting matrimonial happiness" best demonstrates his use of criticism to argue his point his use of common sense to appeal to women his use of flattery to gain women's attention his use of facts to prove his point

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?

What statements best describes king's purpose in writing the letter?