Coming of Age Ceremonies Across Different Cultures
By Thomas Pool
2020

How does the author introduce the main idea of the passage?
A. The author explains the traditions in order of importance.
B. The author explains the purposes of the traditions across cultures and then gives specific examples.
C. The author explains a number of specific traditions and then summarizes how they are all the same.
D. The author compares and contrasts traditions across cultures to determine which is most celebratory.

In at least 150 words, discuss the comparison described in the figurative language and how the connotative language reinforces the symbol. be sure to include a definition if your terms

Read the passage. macduff. hail, king! for so thou art: behold, where stands th’ usurper’s cursèd head. the time is free. i see thee compassed with thy kingdom’s pearl, that speak my salutation in their minds, whose voices i desire aloud with mine: hail, king of scotland! what is the main idea of this passage from act v of the tragedy of macbeth by william shakespeare? macduff is hailing macbeth as the rightful king of scotland. macduff anticipates that he will be king. macduff anticipates that king duncan will be king. macduff is acknowledging that macbeth is a traitor to the throne.

What started the riot in ephesus that nearly killed paul’s traveling companions?