Read the excerpt from pat mora’s essay "the leader in the mirror."

i hoped that most of the students were going to enroll in college. the confetti would be for their private celebrations, those solitary moments when they had passed a test that worried them, finished a difficult paper at 2 a. m., found a summer internship. sometimes, even when no one else is around, it’s important to celebrate when we have struggled and succeeded—to sprinkle a little confetti on our own heads.

what is the author’s purpose in using confetti as a symbol?

the confetti represents celebration. the author uses confetti to encourage her audience to celebrate success.
the confetti represents celebration. the author uses confetti to teach the students how to plan a celebration party.
the confetti is a symbol of college graduation. the author uses the symbol to reward college graduates.
the confetti is a symbol of summer internships. the author uses the symbol to encourage signing up for summer internships.

The confetti represents celebration. The author uses confetti to encourage her audience to celebrate success.

Explanation:

The author uses the word "confetti" to make reference to celebrations, as it's used (in it's literal meaning) in parties. It's colors and way it falls down resemble a joyful celebration. Pat Mora explains that this celebrations must be done in the small triumphs of life, in this case, related to highschool. As students make a great effort to pass an exam, write a paper or find an internship, the need to recognize their achievements and feel happy, not mattering if anyone else notices this. Self celebratrion might be a way to keep motivated and graduate.

the answer is A

Explanation:

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my answer is the spanish won

hygelac - beowulf's uncle, king of the geats, and husband of hygd. hygelac heartily welcomes beowulf back from denmark. hygd - hygelac's wife, the young, beautiful, and intelligent queen of the geats. hygd is contrasted with queen hope this