Closely reread this sentence from the passage: “for i have sworn before you and almighty god the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three quarters ago.” according to this sentence and its context within the passage, what is the author’s purpose in this text?

Which statement from "letter to his father" is similar to gregor's inability tocommunicate with his father as a bug in the metamorphosis?

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?

The empire state building was a.constructed by one hundred workers. b.was first lit up by president roosevelt. c.has more than one hundred stories. d took several years to complete.