Read the excerpt from "a pair of silk stockings."
she sat herself upon a revolving stool before a counter that was comparatively deserted, trying to gather strength and courage to charge through an eager multitude that was besieging breastworks of shirting and figured lawn. an all-gone limp feeling had come over her and she rested her hand aimlessly upon the counter.
which best explains why the author chose the words “comparatively deserted” to describe the counter where mrs. sommers sits?
to the reader understand mrs. sommers’ determination to secure objects selling below cost
to the reader visualize mrs. sommers setting herself apart from the more crowded bargain area of the store
to the reader visualize mrs. sommers elbowing her way through the other bargain shoppers
to the reader understand mrs. sommers’ forgetfulness while preparing herself for her shopping outing

The tone of this speech could best be described as expressing a feeling of read the excerpt from president ronald reagan's speech on the night before the 1980 presidential election, i believe we can embark on a new age of reform in this country and an era of national renewal an era that will reorder the relationship between citizen and government, that will make government again responsive to people, that will revitalize the values of family, work, and neighborhood and that will testore our private and independent social fear hope anger pride

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”

Compare and contrast spoon river anthology