In the second sentence of the first paragraph, the author uses the phrases “brightest blazes,” “kindled,” and “unexpected sparks” in order to A. emphasize the element of spontaneity in pleasure

B. argue that pleasure is short-lived

C. highlight the dangerous nature of excessive pleasure

D. assert that pleasure is intellectually enlightening

E. characterize pleasure as an extremely rare experience

A. emphasize the element of spontaneity in pleasure

Explanation:

Answer A

Correct. The sentence containing “brightest blazes,” “kindled,” and “unexpected sparks” illustrates the first sentence of the paragraph, which reads, “Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought.” By developing a metaphor that compares pleasure to a fire that starts unexpectedly, the author emphasizes the spontaneous (occurring naturally without any apparent external cause or influence) nature of pleasure.

a. emphasize the element of spontaneity

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the support that the author, uses in the article facing our fears is a): a definition of the part of the brain called the amygdala.

he takes neuroscientist joseph ledoux's words by telling that by falling to distinguish between evolutionary old systems located in the amygdala and newer systems, centered in the prefrontal cortex, doctors have conflated non conscious threat circuits in the brain with circuits that underlie the conscious experience of fear. that, the author says, "leads ledoux to the jarring conclusion that the amygdala, a decades-old centerpiece of the brain's fear circuit, does not underlie the conscious feeling of fear".

despite this, the author points out in the article that that is a controversial notion and that evidence, in animal and humans, supports the idea that core emotions can exist outside of conscious awareness.