The land itself was desolation, lifeless, without movement, so lone and cold that the spirit of it was not even that of sadness. there was a hint in it of laughter, but of a laughter more terrible than any sadness.

what point is the author trying to make in these sentences?

a) had the story taken place in summer, the men would be fine.
b) nature does not care whether plants, animals, or humans live or die.
c) nature is a kind of force that aims to promote life and beauty.
d) wind chill icy roads make travel in the wild nearly impossible.

Bicycle riding should be encouraged, and adding bicycle lanes will increase the number of riders. it is healthier for people to ride than to sit angrily in traffic. it is healthier for everyone to breathe cleaner air. sharing the road can be tricky, but there are things that can be done. so, add the bike lanes and get rolling! which sentence would improve this conclusion? every town should consider adding bicycle lanes, because it is a great idea. organizing safety classes for drivers and cyclists will ensure that everyone knows the rules. do not listen to negative people who complain about anything new. it is true that some people might get injured, but even walking can be dangerous.

The room was gaudy with its leather couch and purple walls

Analysis that compares and contrasts the way two myths show one important feature of their culture