This excerpt provides information about the Roman Empire. Which sentence in the excerpt speak about the purpose of the text?
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

by Edward Gibbon (excerpt)

In the second century of the Christian era, the empire of Rome comprehended the fairest part of the earth, and the most civilized portion of mankind. The frontiers of that extensive monarchy were guarded by ancient renown and disciplined valor. The gentle but powerful influence of laws and manners had gradually cemented the union of the provinces. Their peaceful inhabitants enjoyed and abused the advantages of wealth and luxury. The image of a free constitution was preserved with decent reverence: the Roman senate appeared to possess the sovereign authority, and devolved on the emperors all the executive powers of government. During a happy period of more than fourscore years, the public administration was conducted by the virtue and abilities of Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, and the two Antonines.--A>) It is the design of this, and of the two succeeding chapters, to describe the prosperous condition of their empire; and after wards, from the death of Marcus Antoninus, to deduce the most important circumstances of its decline and fall; a revolution which will ever be remembered, and is still felt by the nations of the earth.>)

>B)The principal conquests of the Romans were achieved under the republic; and the emperors, for the most part, were satisfied with preserving those dominions which had been acquired by the policy of the senate, the active emulations of the consuls, and the martial enthusiasm of the people.<) The seven first centuries were filled with a rapid succession of triumphs; but it was reserved for Augustus to relinquish the ambitious design of subduing the whole earth, and to introduce a spirit of moderation into the public councils. Inclined to peace by his temper and situation, it was easy for him to discover that Rome, in her present exalted situation, had much less to hope than to fear from the chance of arms; and that, in the prosecution of remote wars, the undertaking became every day more difficult, the event more doubtful, and the possession more precarious, and less beneficial. The experience of Augustus added weight to these salutary reflections, and effectually convinced him that, by the prudent vigor of his counsels, it would be easy to secure every concession which the safety or the dignity of Rome might require from the most formidable barbarians. C.>) Instead of exposing his person and his legions to the arrows of the Parthians, he obtained, by an honorable treaty, the restitution of the standards and prisoners which had been taken in the defeat of Crassus.<

Answer:

A - It is the design of this, and of the two succeeding chapters, to describe the prosperous condition of their empire; and after wards, from the death of Marcus Antoninus, to deduce the most important circumstances of its decline and fall; a revolution which will ever be remembered, and is still felt by the nations of the earth.

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Fines are __________ when speeding violations occur within a school or construction zone.

Read the excerpt from Irving’s "The Mysterious Stranger."

His eyes rolled upwards, until nothing but the whites were visible; his hands were clasped together, until the fingers were deeply imprinted in the flesh. When the music expressed the dying agony, his face gradually sunk upon his knees; and at the touching words resounding through the church, “Jesu mori,” sobs burst from him uncontrolled.
Which statement best describes Irving’s tone in the excerpt?
His pious tone highlights the spirituality of the excerpt.
His melancholy tone highlights the despair of the excerpt.
His condemning tone highlights the judgment of the excerpt.
His serene tone highlights the beauty of the excerpt.

In American society, romantic love is considered the main reason for people to marry. On the other hand, in some societies, romantic love is considered a form of obsession or madness. In fact, even in many societies where "true love" is not considered a form of insanity, arranged marriages are still the norm. For example, in many cultures it's believed that marriage is basically an economic arrangement. Thus, a farmer needs a wife both to bear children and to share the farm work while raising new "hands" as additional farm labor. In other societies, marriage is mainly about cementing connections between families. Indeed, most marriages between members of European royal or aristocratic lineages were primarily aimed at creating trust, loyalty, and mutual obligations between privileged and powerful families. What is the main idea in this paragraph?         A. Marriage is usually a family affair.   B. True love is a sound basis for marriage.   C. Different societies have different ideas about the purpose of marriage.   D. Arranged marriages are more practical than those based on romantic love.

The accumulation of various types of mass communication (radio, television, newspapers, internet, etc.) into one medium is called

What is an application?
A. a preprinted document with spaces provided for specific information
B. a way to share information with large groups of people
C. a log for recording phone messages from other people

IT WILL MAKE LITTLE YAYA REALLY REALLY HAPPY!!

Wilson is writing an argument in favor of making music education mandatory in all middle schools. He included the following evidence to support his argument:

“The study of music engages students in individual and group activities and develops creativity and problem-solving skills.” –National Association for Music Education

Which of the following reasons should Wilson use to connect this evidence to his claim?
A. Music classes are just as important as science classes.
B. Music education can help improve students’ abilities in many other areas.
C. Middle-school students need the creative outlet that is provided by music classes.
D. Middle-school students do not have time to take music classes outside of school hours.

What literary device is being used when a writer intentionally describes something as being less than it actually is?

A rough draft contains: Question 2 options: Prepositions Nouns Transitions Adverbs

In Chapter 12 of The Scarlet Letter, what brings Reverend Dimmesdale to the scaffold at night?

A. He feels drawn to the scaffold by some otherworldly power.
B. He wishes to stand where Hester stood to atone for his own sins under the cover of darkness.
C. The scaffold is the best place to view the stars at night, so he goes there to clear his head.
D. He is there to mock Hester's torment.

Put them in sequential order.

Yellow Fever 1793

A. After two days, Mattie goes to find help at a farmhouse but she is not let in.
B. Mattie suddenly feels weak and begins to hallucinate. She collapses.
C. Grandfather carries Mattie to Bush Hill, a hospital for fever victims.
D. Grandfather and Mattie are kicked off the carriage and left to fend for themselves in the countryside. They take shelter under a chestnut tree.
E. Grandfather and Mattie leave Philadelphia in a carriage to go to the countryside to escape yellow fever.
F. Grandfather makes plans to return with Mattie to the coffeehouse by wagon.
G. Mattie, sick with yellow fever, lays in a hospital. She continues to hallucinate and cannot make out what is real.
H. When her fever finally breaks, Mattie learns she is at Bush Hill and finds herself under the care of Mrs. Flagg.
I. Grandfather becomes sicker and Mattie tries to care for him. She finds water and raspberries and unsuccessfully fishes in a stream.
J. French doctor, Dr. Deveze, declares that Mattie will live and movers her into the barn to continue her recovery.

how is john proctor described when he enters the room

The Crucible Act 1

What former speaker of the U.S. House has a chair in peace studies named for him at the University of Ulster?

A comma

(A) cannot be used to correct most run-on sentences

(B) can be used to correct most run-on sentences

(C) can be used to combine two independent clauses correctly

(D) is required to combine two dependent clauses correctly

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Describe the persona that Poe has created for Montresor. Why might Poe have chosen someone like Montresor to tell his story?

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A. Soprano

B. Alto

C. Tenor

D. Bass

Read the excerpt from "The Red-Headed League."

"The red-headed man, Mr. Duncan Ross, sent them home. Then he asked me when I could start work. I told him I had a shop, but Spaulding jumped in. He said, ‘I’ll take care of the shop.’"

What is the best question to ask to connect with this excerpt?

A.I)s there something in the excerpt that makes me think of my own life?
B.)Do these characters remind me of anyone I know personally?
C.)Does the setting seem like a place I have been to before?
D.)Can I find the theme of the story from the information in the excerpt?

Reflect on the strange case of dr.jekyll and mr.hyde. In five to six sentences, explain how dr.jekyll develops

Which text from "About Russell" best supports the inference that the narrator eventually learns to accept her brother for who he is?

A. A grown man, Russell simply will not do what he doesn't want to."

B. "He never asked us for anything, nor did he go about begging other people for money."

C. "Russell had developed a stubbornness over the years, a wall between himself and other people."

D."Rosalind and I didn't know that his self-erected wall was how he protected himself."

which thesis statement is too narrow for a short research paper?

The following sentence contains _____.

Our old automobile, driven 100,000 miles, was sold to a junk dealer.

one main clause
two main clauses
one main and one subordinate clause
one main and two subordinate clauses

What aspect of the myth of the Weeping Woman, or La Llorona, does not appear in Ana Castillo’s modern retelling?

 A.Some of the characters in the story gain familiarity with the spirit world. B.The Weeping Woman is doomed to wander the world looking for her children. C.The Weeping Woman is seen as an evil character whose punishment is justified. D.There are characters whose names mean "hope," "faith," "charity," and "the madwoman."

If the question “if Bruno had stayed home would he have even know about the Holocaust?” A interpretive question or a evaluative question

Is it to late now to say sorry?

Identify three (3) teaching points a nurse would provide a caregiver when discussing the risk factors for the development of a pressure ulcer.

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Name something that is similar to a knuckle

what is one way to appeal to pathos?

A. By employing phrases that are similar in structure
B. By mentioning sources that the audience will trust
C. By using strong words that conjure up feelings
D. By starting with a general idea that all people can agree on

Why does Zaroff think Rainsford is “droll” and “naïve"?

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