Read this quotation: "what an unladylike idea! . dismiss the thought, my child. i rescued your mother from a dragon, and we don't want to set yourself up above her, i should hope? " which character said these words? a. mulan b. the king in "the last of the dragons" c. the emperor in "mulan" d. st. george

What is the author's purpose in this passagea. to remind people to avoid individuals who occasionally display bad manners.b. to encourage people to embrace the feeling of superiority over others.c. to persuade people to demonstrate good manners at all times.d. to convince people to freely express their emotions.

Read stefon’s notes on the topic of chicago’s maxwell street market. his purpose is to inform readers about the market’s historical significance. maxwell street market • the market was a famous immigrant business district in chicago. • it was mostly open-air, but it also had stores and restaurants. • beginning in the 1940s, it was a mecca for blues musicians. • famous musicians such as muddy waters played there. • playing outdoors required amplifiers; this lead to the development of the “chicago blues” sound. • the market was shut down to make way for new development in the 1980s and 1990s. which of the following is the best example of a central idea for his essay? a. the maxwell street market was much too valuable to be shut down. b. for over a century, new immigrants to chicago made their home on maxwell street. c. successful stores and restaurants made the maxwell street market an essential part of chicago history. d. as the birthplace of the “chicago blues,” the maxwell street market plays a critical role in the city’s history.

Why does the author interrupt louie’s narrative with information about japan and germany?