What is the author’s purpose in writing the entry on April 2 in "Nicholas's Diary: April 2 and 3"? (A) to show how much he loves and appreciates his father

(B) to indicate how excited he is about treasure hunting

(D) to express his love for treasure hunting

(C) to share his hope that they will find treasure

Ineed quick me on this one and others

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.

Why do you think benjamin franklin used the pseudonym mrs. silenced dogood?