Which idea is expressed in this excerpt from "anecdote of the jar" by wallace stevens? the wilderness rose up to it, and sprawled around, no longer wild. the jar was round upon the ground and tall and of a port in air. a. humans positively contribute to nature by placing the jar on the hill. b. the jar, when placed on the hill, completes nature's balance. c. nature is not able to flourish because the jar is on the hill. d. the jar is the main reason for nature's richness and well-being.

Which statement best describes hopping’s viewpoint and purpose in this excerpt? the author believes diane france should not display soldiers’ remains, and she writes to persuade readers to avoid visiting the museum. the author thinks a union warship caused the submarine to sink, and she writes to inform readers about the war. the author thinks stories about the civil war are interesting, and she writes to entertain readers with true war stories. the author believes diane france’s work in making bone casts has many scientists, and she writes to give details about her experienc