Fondly do we hope—fervently do we pray—that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away.
which of these is the best meaning for the word scourge as it is used in the selected sentence?
a) an absence of extra or special features
b) an event marked by approval and acceptance
c) a source of widespread and dreadful devastation
d) a blessing of widespread benefit and prosperity

Reread paragraph 4 what direct impact did the efforts of individuals like ava deer have

Buck did not cry out. he did not check himself, but drove in upon spitz, shoulder to shoulder, so hard that he missed the throat. they rolled over and over in the powdery snow. spitz gained his feet almost as though he had not been overthrown, slashing buck down the shoulder and leaping clear. twice his teeth clipped together, like the steel jaws of a trap, as he backed away for better footing, with lean and lifting lips that writhed and snarled. read this passage. explain what the conflict shows about buck and spitz.

Which piece of evidence from the article best explains a reason for black writers to differentiate their writing styles from white writers?