In "the battle of blenheim" by robert southey, what is the effect of kaspar's matter-of-fact tone as he describes the results of the battle of blenheim to his grandchildren?
a. it causes readers to trust his description of the battle as accurate and unbiased.
b. it the children feel calm and safe as he describes the destruction of battle.
c. it guides the children to understand the reasons the battle had to be fought.
d. it makes his discussion of the deaths of so many people seem odd and inappropriate.

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.

"endangered dreams: the great depression in california: " which word best summarizes the author's description of the pea pickers camp?

What task did the surveyors do? a. they studied the landscape to determine the most direct route for building a road. b. they designed treadmills that lifted blocks of stone to where they were needed. c. they dug trenches and filled them with sand, concrete, and large blocks to form a road.