The purpose of the introduction (paragraphs one-three) is to point out the current hypocrisy of American political and social policy

gain the trust and respect of those currently holding political power

describe the rational underpinnings of the speaker's position

refute any objections to women gaining the right to vote

Which revision of this sentence best uses direct characterization?

4. how does the speaker's comparison of sinners to aninsect (paragraph 7) contribute to the central idea of thetext? o a it emphasizes the negative view god has ofsinners and how inconsequential they are to him. o b it stresses the connection that exists between allof god's creatures, whether they be human orinsect. o c it suggests that sinners can change for the better, as insects are known to go throughtransformations. o d it portrays sinners as being just as prevalentaround the earth as the wide variety of insects.

According to the study what did john steinbeck do to prepare for his book the grapes of wrath