PLEASE PLEASE HELP ASAP The author describes the man and his situation in the first paragraph, or the introduction, of the story. Why is this information important for the reader to know?
The author wants to introduce us to the character and events that will cause the conflict.
The author wants the reader to know his opinion.
The author wants to tell the theme by what the character does.
This is the climax of the story, so we know what happened to the character.

Which best expresses the irony present in this passage?

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.

Which type of media message would convince you to take action