The following passage (paragraphs 6-8) adds to the development of the text mainly by "Christmas a humbug, uncle!" said Scrooge's nephew. "You don't mean that, I am sure?"
"I do," said Scrooge. "Merry Christmas! What right have you to be merry? What reason have you to be merry? You're poor enough."
"Come, then," returned the nephew gaily, "What right have you to be so dismal? What reason have you to be morose? You're rich enough."
A. showing that money determines a person's happiness
B. explaining why Scrooge is so bitter and his nephew is cheerful
C. supporting the theme that having money is not what makes someone happy
N D. explaining the characters' personal histories and backstories

In 1896, a 308-page edition of  the american wheelmanearned the distinction of being "the largest magazine ever issued from a printing press,” according to the advertising journal  printers’ ink. which accurately describes this statement? it is subjective because the information contained in this statement cannot be proven. it is subjective because everyone would agree with the information contained in this statement. it is subjective because the information contained in this statement can not be proven. it is objective because the information contained in this statement can be proven. it is objective because not everyone would agree with the information contained in this statement.

Which sentence is written correctly? oa. according to the weather forecast, it will be sunny all week. ob. do you know weather she will attend the show? oc. we should expect cloudy whether during the weekend. od. i like to stay at home and read a good book during rainy whether.

Read the following excerpt from f. scott fitzgerald's the great gatsbyin the ditch beside the road, right side up, but violentlyshorn of one wheel, rested a new coupé which had leftgatsby's drive not two minutes before. the sharp jut of awall accounted for the detachment of the wheel, whichwas now getting considerable attention from half a dozencurious chauffeurs. however, as they had left their carsblocking the road, a harsh, discordant din from those in therear had been audible for some time, and added to thealready violent confusion of the scene. which statement provides the best analysis of the symbolism in thepassage? a. the phrase "discordant din" echoes the theme of disillusionment. b. the words "violent confusion" convey the abandonment of theamerican dreamc. the cars suggest the carelessness and recklessness of the upperclassd. the ditch represents the moral decay that was occurring inamerica at the time.