The root phon, meaning "sound," indicates that the word symphony most likely means

"a large meal."
"a beautiful view."
"a musical concert."
"a fragrant bouquet."

What effect is achieved by the use of the phrase "as the devil would have it" in the second sentence?

How does the mother defend her child to the old duck

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.