In paragraph 2 the author uses figurative language when comparing Amy Chua to a “jovial erudite serial killer.” Why do you think the author chose these words? What is the effect of her word choice?

Because of the housing bubble, many houses are now selling for much less than their selling price just two to three years ago. there is evidence that homeowners with virtually identical houses tend to ask for more if they paid more for the house. what fallacy are they making?

How was the appointment of two consuls during the roman republic an example of a democratic principle? one consul represented patricians and one represented plebeians, so that all citizens had representation each consul had control over the same number of military legions, which prevented either one from a forceful takeover. consuls had to agree on all decisions, which prevented any one person from gaining too much power. consuls had to make decisions based on majority rule in the senate. quickly

Which was an important long-term result of the civil war? a a feeling of american nationalism developed. b. industrialism increased in the south. c. differences between social classes declined.