In what way does mark twain use irony to illustrate the character of miss Watson

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.

Which statement is mostly clearly a claim of policy

What lesson does scrooge learn from the ghost of christmas past a.) family is more important than friends? b.) a good employer treats his workers with kindness and respect