In the second sentence of the first paragraph, the author uses the phrases “brightest blazes,” “kindled,” and “unexpected sparks” in order to A. emphasize the element of spontaneity in pleasure

B. argue that pleasure is short-lived

C. highlight the dangerous nature of excessive pleasure

D. assert that pleasure is intellectually enlightening

E. characterize pleasure as an extremely rare experience

A. emphasize the element of spontaneity in pleasure

Explanation:

Answer A

Correct. The sentence containing “brightest blazes,” “kindled,” and “unexpected sparks” illustrates the first sentence of the paragraph, which reads, “Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought.” By developing a metaphor that compares pleasure to a fire that starts unexpectedly, the author emphasizes the spontaneous (occurring naturally without any apparent external cause or influence) nature of pleasure.

a. emphasize the element of spontaneity

Explanation: goodluck loves!

postive, comparative, superlative - good, better, best

recall how we defined nouns as words capable of having plurals and possessive endings. adjectives (and their first cousin, the adverb) also have a feature that distinguishes them. they come in three states. first, the raw adjective—in its positive state—merely describes the noun modified; it doesn’t care about how this particular person or thing stacks up against other members of the same noun class

the author is showing that it is the insatisfaction of basic needs that brings about the protests such as the strikes.if workers do not earn enough to buy food and feed their families and themselves in order to continue working, what is the use of working? besides, another message from the author is that of the owners of factories should be worried about ensuring their furure by having a second and third generation of workers in their industries.if they do not hear the workers demands, they will not have any more workers to make their pockets full.