The juxtaposition of "ruggedness" and "extravagance"... A emphasizes the nation's diversity.

B reminds readers of the nation's size.

C is evidence of the nation's "audacity."

D furthers the argument that the nation is uniform.

Why would victor frankenstein rather than his creation most likely be considered a monstrous? a. because he uses ancient curses and spells to give his creation life b. because he seeks only the company of professors and not his friends c. because he wishes to be a famous scientist d. because he is obsessed with creating a living being

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

The story line remains the same. the kids live in what was then one of the remaining beachfront slums, down the coast from the expensive malibu area. the beach was ruled by surfers, but in the afternoon, when the waves died down, some of the surfers, or their younger brothers, fooled around on skateboards. one day, skip engblom, the shop owner, comes up with a key breakthrough, polyurethane wheels: "they grip." with the additional traction, the z-boys try skating the sides of the big, open drainage canal that runs through the area. then comes a brainstorm: because of a drought, the area's swimming pools were drained. the kids started "borrowing" pools when the owners weren't home, to skate the curved sides.” where did “the lords of dogtown” originally practice their tricks? a. the beach c. an open drainage canal b. empty pools d. none of these