What is the degree of comparison of the underlined modifier?

the thompsons' old house had less space than their new one has.

underlined word: less
a.
positive

b.
superlative

c.
comparative

What is implied in this sentence from mark twain's "the £1,000,000 bank-note"? i was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so i took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.

Reread paragraph 4. what direct impact did the efforts individuals like ava deer have?

If chopin were your music teacher, what techniques would he probably expect you to develop and practice? use details and information from the passage to explain your answer.