First, read a draft of an essay, "Two Critiques of Imperialism." This essay was written in response to an assignment asking the writer to examine how Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness thand Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels use the strengths of their respective genres to critique imperialism. Revise the essay to make it clearer and more persuasive. Try to make the use of rhetorical devices more effective, the tone more consistent, and the transitions more organized. Your assignment should includee following elements: • A clear introduction with a persuasive thesis statement Clear, concise supporting reasons that convincingly defend the thesis • Well-written commentary to defend your reasons and evidence • Appropriate transitions between and within paragraphs • A concluding paragraph that recaps main points and makes the essay feel finished At least one trope and one scheme​

Which of the following best explains why the author chose the compare-and-contrast structure for paragraph 2

Kthe pleasure of all living things in baldur's presence means the happiness that the sunlight brings; the sorrow of all living things at his death means the gloom of northern countries when winter comes. reread the two sentences in paragraph 7. what is the best way to improve these sentences. if there are no problems, choose correct as is.' a) correct as is. b) the pleasure of all living things in baldur's presence means the happiness that the sunlight brings; the sorrow of all living things at his death means the gloom that the winter brings. c) the pleasure of all living things in baldur's presence meant the happiness that the sunlight brings, and the sorrow of all living things at his death meant the gloom of a northern winter. d) the pleasure of all living things in baldur's presence means the happiness that the sunlight brings. the sorrow of all living things at his death means the gloom of northern countries when winter comes.

What theme is best revealed by this conflict? a.)with cooperation, crews can defeat the gods. b.)dangerous ocean travel claims many lives. c.)rest is required for all who work hard. d.)people must respect the wrath of the gods. read the excerpt from part 1 of the odyssey. now zeus the lord of cloud roused in the north a storm against the ships and driving veils of the squall moved down like night on land and sea. the bows went plunging at the gust; sails cracked and lashed outstrips in the big wind. we saw death in that fury, dropped the yards, unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee: then two long days and nights we lay offshore.