Answer:
A "The spring of 1998 was the Halley’s Comet of desert wildflower years." (lines 1–2)
Explanation:
This is the excerpt from Barbara Kingsolver's scientific essey "Called Out". It describes events in the spring of 1998 and gives insight on magnificent and complex life cycle of desert plants.
The given sentence provides description of the highway medians suggesting that there were unusually many flowers, rarely seen before.
That provides evidence to answer A. which claims that that spring was the Halley's Comet of desert wildflower years. Halley's Comet is a rare phenomenon that happens only once every 76 years, so by making this comparison, the author claims that what happened that spring was a true botanical rarity.
Answer:
Real examples of promethean ambition can be seen in scientists who want to use stem cells to change biological situations.
Explanation:
Prometheus is a god of Greek mythology, who stole fire from Olympus, against the will of the gods, to deliver that fire to men. Based on this myth, the term "promethean ambition" is used to describe characters in literature who want to dominate and modify nature at their leisure.
As we know, there are many characters who can fit the term "promethean ambition", however we can also have examples of the application of this term in real life. An example that can be cited are scientists who develop research and ways to use stem cells to modify or prevent the existence of some biological situations, such as malformed organs and bones.
The pun is related to the same pronunciation of the words <em>Ernest</em> and <em>earnest </em>which means<em> serious commited, dedicated </em>and etc. The pun is connected to the serious issue of choosing the right significant other, someone you can trust that is dedicated to you (<em>an earnest husband/wife</em>).<em> </em>
Answer: B
Explanation: APEX “ I remember the sound of her glad weeping and the water-like touch her hands “
Answer:
Extreme Welsh Meter by Gwyneth Lewis, : )
