7. What does the phrase "diamond hours" paragraph 5 suggest about the author's views of a woman's
life and purpose?
A. The author uses the phrase "diamond hours" to portray the ideal marriage: strong,
unchanging, and valued.
B. The author's word choice of "diamond hours" is a play on diamond engagement rings; the
author is scorning women's expensive tastes and superficial view of marriage.
C. The author's word choice of "diamond hours" suggests that he views the period of woman
is most likely to become pregnant to be the most precious point in her life.
D. The author's word choice of "diamond hours" suggests that he views motherhood be
the most valuable point and the most important role in her life.

Asap! : ( 20 points! cite textual evidence to support this analysis of the connection. a; he says that he chooses "to believe that there are insufficient finds in the great vaults of opportunity of this nation," so it shows that he has given up hope. b; he states, "so we've come to cash this check, a check that will give us upon demand the riches" of the nation for everyone. this proves that he wants government money to be equally shared. c; mlk explains that america should give african americans "a bad check, a check that has come back marked 'insufficient funds.'" d; he mentions that america wrote a bad check from freedom to african americans, but he states that he "refuses to belive that the bank of justice is bankrupt." he also states, "we've come to cash this or freedom and security of justice."

Which is the most effective paraphrase of the passage "six benches were left empty in every ship that evening when we pulled away from death. and this new grief we bore with us to sea: our precious lives we had, but not our friends" - the odyssey

What did mark twain contribute to the history of the novel? select all that apply.