according to the author, which of the following passages reveals a recurring theme in papa's life?
a. “for all his boasts and high intentions, he never quite finished anything he set out to do.”
b. “education meant a great deal to him.”
c. “papa used to joke that if he hadn't met mama he might have ended up a senator.”
d. “papa never talked about that to anyone…”

Read the following short excerpt of student writing. use your vocabulary and grammar knowledge to determine which suggestions you would make to improve his or her grammar and word choice. i really thought she loved me but i discovered her grave betrayal one afternoon. it was easy to figure out because she accidentally sent a text to me that was meant for him. i was confused by the text because it said, "don't tell mike." i felt insulted that she thought she could get away with this infidelity. at first i felt very angry bitter and hateful but then i felt so hopeless and depressed. i longed for her to call me. i thought if i could just hear her pleasing voice, maybe then i would not be filled with such bitterness. instead of calling her i talked to another friend who is good at listening and feeling my pain. talking with her makes me feel euphoric. i think i may be on the road to recovery.what word would you suggest to replace the underlined word or words in this excerpt? instead of calling her, i talked to another friend who is (good at listening and feeling my pain). talking with her makes me feel euphoric. amorous sentimental empathetic grave

Why is one side of the moon called the dark side of the moon?

The point of view that london uses in white fang the reader understand the perspectives