In at least 100 words, explain the significance of bartleby's mantra "i would prefer not to" in melville's short story "bartleby the scrivener." how does it function differently than if he had said, for instance, "i will not" or "i do not want to"?

Read the point that is being made and the illustration that follows it. point: gilgamesh is a courageous leader. illustration: enkidu is frightened of humbaba and wants to turn back, but he tells gilgamesh, "you go into the dreadful forest, you kill humbaba and win the fame.” which explanation best connects this illustration to the point being made? enkidu also tells gilgamesh that he “will return now to great-walled uruk” and that all men will know he has been a coward. although enkidu fears for his own life, he is thoughtless and does not necessarily fear for the lives of others. enkidu is deeply fearful of humbaba, and he strongly believes that gilgamesh has the courage and ability to defeat humbaba alone. this proves that enkidu does not believe that anyone can defeat humbaba, even if he thinks gilgamesh should at least try.

How can a speaker best appeal to an audience? a. by revealing just enough information to make the au us b. by allowing the audience to ask questions about the speech's subject matter c. by adapting the speech to the expectations and knowledge of the audience d. by encouraging listeners who disagree to voice their opinions

Read the excerpt from the odyssey; 'o cyclops! would you feast on my companions? puny am i, in a caveman's hands? how do you like the beating that we gave you, you d(arn)ed cannibal? eater of guests under your roof! zeus and the gods have paid you! ' according to this excerpt, odysseus (a)is fearful of the cyclops. (b)is prideful and overly confident. (c)has been weakened by the cyclops. (d)has regrets about staying on the island.