Write a two paragraph essay explaining what you are thankful for. The first paragraph should focus on what or who you are thankful for. What is your definition of gratitude (showing thanks)? Why is showing gratitude important? Who or what helps you?

The second paragraph should focus on the why. Why are you thankful for this thing or person? What have they done for you? How do you benefit from this thing or person being in your life?

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.