Answer:
The idiom that combines regular, sectional formal structure, an emphasis on works for piano, and syncopated rhythms influenced by African music is ragtime
Explanation:
The origins of ragtime where in St. Louis is had a fast impact on the popular culture. Ragtime was an influence on early jazz, and it was wildly known and dance, it even made its way to Europe when some bands added this kind of song in their repertory, most of the songs where principally composed to be played on the piano.
The first excerpt is satire because satire is the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration.
The second excerpt is repetition. The phrase, "Now is the time..." is being repeated.
The third excerpt is rhetorical questions. Throughout the excerpt, there are questions being asked which the readers aren't supposed to be answered. Instead, the questions are there to make a point.
Answer:
The writer is implying that politicians are shameless people who would do anything for their own gain.
Explanation:
Charles Farrar Browne was an American humorist writer and a comedian who is more better known by his pen name Artemus Ward. His book "Interview With Lincoln" is a satirical or humorous representation of the real world as he sees it.
The passage from the question is from the text where he seems to suggest that the "owner" of the place was a generous place. But with politicians, there can be no honor or full trust. The use of the word "hog-pen" suggests that he is ready to accommodate anyone who's willing to be on his side. After his whole place had been filled, he still wants people to be with him even though there seems to be no space left. Thus, these lines seems to imply that the politicians will do anything if it's going to give them some profit out of the situation. It shows their shamelessness.
