Does Cather’s brief introduction into the story of the wild Yale freshmanfrom San Francisco (in paragraph 54) serve any purpose? Why do you suppose he and Paul have such a “singularly cool” parting? What is Cather’s point?
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- In New York Paul expects to find wealthy persons of taste and temperament similar to his own. He finds instead the disappointing Yale student who, far from sharing Paul’s reverence for beauty, seems to the boy hopelessly crass. Ironically, though he seems to have grown up with all the advantages Paul has lacked, this worldly student disappoints Paul as much as do his family and friends at home. Who could measure up to Paul’s impossible standards? For the rest of his stay, Paul is content to observe his fellow guests from afar.
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IX. Des conseils.A close friend has been invited to a dinner with a family she doesn't know. Use the imperative and the expressions shown to tell your friend what to do. (ne pas acheter / des vêtements)
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el dormitorio ______________ ________________
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Underline the misplaced or dangling modifier in the following sentence. Jerome took Malinda to the dance, who is Jessica’s boyfriend.
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When evaluating an Internet source, you should
a. look for the sponsoring organization of the site. b. determine the purpose of the posting. c. cross-check the information against other sources. d. do all of the above.
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