Part a: which of the following statements best expresses the passage’s central idea? a americans worship money and build their entire lives around gaining more. b success books do not people be successful but they do promote senseless greed. c learning how to be successful in life cannot be taught because it is a natural talent or skill. d all trends are silly when examined closely, so people should learn to think independently.

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From “the raven” by edgar allan poe but the raven, sitting lonely on the placid bust, spoke only that one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour. nothing farther then he uttered—not a feather then he fluttered— till i scarcely more than muttered, “other friends have flown before— on the morrow he will leave me, as my hopes have flown before.” then the bird said, “nevermore.” in this excerpt, what is the speaker saying the raven will do? a. it will certainly die. b. it will leave immediately. c. it will leave the next day. d. it will befriend the speaker.

What does the word subordinate mean in this sentence? the office manager spoke to her subordinate in a cordial tone.