Why is literature powerful as a persuasive tool? (A) because its attempts at persuasion are subtle, not preachy
(B) because it presents clear and reasonable arguments
(C) because it avoids making emotional appeals
(D) because its message is so straightforward

London includes a quote about john thornton as he is observing hal attempt to motivate the exhausted dogs "it was idle, he knew, to get between a fool and his folly". if the word "idle" is defined as "of no real worth, importance, or significance", what does this statement mean with regard to hal? who is the fool? what is hal's folly? why would john thornton think it of no real worth or useless to intervene?

What did mark twain contribute to the history of the novel? select all that apply.

What is the reasoning in this argument?