What is the central idea? in 1783, america won the american revolutionary war against britain. this global war, or conflict , stemmed from america fighting to be liberated from british rule. victory guaranteed independence to the thirteen colonies while also granting them freedom to create their own laws and inaugurate their own country

In “the things they carried”, why is jimmy unsure when martha calls the pebble “a token of her truest feelings”

Read the excerpt from act iii of the importance of being earnest. jack. [in a pathetic voice.] miss prism, more is restored to you than this hand-bag. i was the baby you placed in it. miss prism. [amazed.] you? jack. [embracing her.] yes . . mother! miss prism. [recoiling in indignant astonishment.] mr. worthing! i am unmarried! jack. unmarried! i do not deny that is a serious blow. but after all, who has the right to cast a stone against one who has suffered? cannot repentance wipe out an act of folly? why should there be one law for men, and another for women? mother, i forgive you. [tries to embrace her again.] what is the best conclusion that can be drawn about jack, based on his words and actions in this excerpt? he has a tendency to be rude. he is inclined to show his emotions. he has a tendency to be gullible. he is inclined to be unresponsive.

Select all the correct answers. why do authors use rhetorical devices in essays?