One of the themes of "The Interlopers" is that nature can be severe and unkind. Below, select the TWO best sentences that support the central idea that nature can be severe and unkind.
Question 7 options:
Sweating in the heat, we had lost the whole day, dreading to be buried alive in the drifting sand.
Besides, the infidel was known to carry money, a sum that camp-fire talk had inflated to large proportions.
Sand in the scanty food, sand in the brackish water--water that was drunk lukewarm from a clammy, loathsome water skin.
Lulled by the soft music of the brook, in infinite content, I sank back on to the soft carpets, and was soon in a dreamless slumber.
And your answers are?
A and C
@ms.sue
Yes, A and C.
The two sentences that best support the central idea that nature can be severe and unkind are:
1. Sweating in the heat, we had lost the whole day, dreading to be buried alive in the drifting sand.
This sentence reflects the harshness of nature's elements, specifically the threat of being buried alive in the sand, which implies that nature can be unkind and pose dangers.
2. Sand in the scanty food, sand in the brackish water--water that was drunk lukewarm from a clammy, loathsome water skin.
This sentence emphasizes the harsh conditions imposed by nature, where sand is present in the food and water, making it difficult to obtain sustenance. It portrays nature as unkind and unforgiving.
Please note that the sentence "Lulled by the soft music of the brook, in infinite content, I sank back onto the soft carpets, and was soon in a dreamless slumber" does not support the central idea that nature can be severe and unkind. It suggests a peaceful and comfortable experience, not one that highlights the harshness of nature.