In the story "the alchemist", based on your knowledge of the characters, which of the following is not a fair prediction?

a. fatima will wait faithfully for santiago to return.
b. the crystal merchant will journey to mecca.
c. the englishman will transform lead into gold.
d. the alchemist will find another apprentice.

Which word identifies the purpose of the essay? a. direction b. directive c. defectiveness d. none of these select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

Read these sentences from the excerpt: i would sometimes say to them, i wished i could be as free as theywould be when they got to be men. "you will be free as soon as you aretwenty-one, but i am a slave for life! have not l as good a right to befree as you have? how does the use of a rhetorical question advance the author's purposeof showing that all people deserve freedom? it shows the reader that douglass is unsure of hisstatements. it indicates that douglass believes he deserves freedom. oit demonstrates that douglass is questioning his beliefs. it reminds the reader that some questions areunanswerable

What is the best definition of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence? a statement of wit or amusement an expression of disapproval or condemnation a sentiment of indifference or apathy an exclamation of profound admiration or esteem