How does Simon contribute to the plot of Lord of the Flies? He tends the signal fire that leads to the boys' rescue. He symbolizes the urges that lead the boys into savagery. He makes it possible for the boys to defeat the beast. He symbolizes the potential for goodness and gentleness.

What is the authors purpose in writing this paragraph

How does the oxymoron "predictable coincidence" affect the meaning of this sentence? alana made sure that bill overheard her plans for jogging that afternoon, inviting the predictable coincidence of his meeting her on the track. a) the oxymoron shows that alana was not really sure whether bill would meet her. b) the oxymoron explains why alana was attracted to bill. c) the oxymoron readers understand bill's point of view. d) the oxymoron the reader understand that the meeting was really not a coincidence.

What is a brief and often humorous statement of truth or opinion such as a watched pot never boils