A. The overall purpose of Franklin's aphorisms in "Poor Richard's Almanack" is
to convey general insights about human nature.
b. to poke fun at people for being lazy.
c. to chide people about their failings.
d.
to contrast good behavior with bad.

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.