based on the following excerpt, in what ways does the whale serve as a contextual symbol for humanity in herman melville’s moby-di**?
a.
the whale symbolizes the character’s anger about being out on the ocean.
b.
the whale, described as white, symbolizes the purity of humanity’s intentions.
c.
because the whale is so evasive, it becomes a symbol of humanity’s struggle with discovering the meaning of life.
d.
because the whale is described as white, it becomes a symbol of humanity’s passion for discovering new things.

Because the whale is so evasive, it becomes a symbol of humanity's struggle with discovering the meaning of life.

Option C.

Explanation:

Melville represents Moby Di and his whiteness as a symbol of many things. Some of things represented by it and the whiteness were nature, evil, fate, the universe itself and God.

The symbolism of the white whale is deliberately enigmatic and it's inscrutability. It is difficult and is presented as a challenge to the readers of the story.

which of the following statements about considering your audience and purpose is false?

you should think about what your audience already knows about your topic.- first choice

32.how is the rhythm in a lyric poem created?

by stressing certain words or syllables- first choice

33. which of the following describes an elegy?

a poem expressing sorrow for someone who has died- third choice

34.how does the audience know that the play is moving on to a new scene?

the scenery, lighting, and props change.-last choice

35. the internet is an electronic communications network that connects computer systems all over the world.- third choice

36. which of the topic sentences below best states the paragraph’s main idea?

there are several ways for students to earn money.- third choice

37.what tone does this passage convey?

satirical- third choice

38.what point is he trying to make by wearing the veil for most of his life?

he means to show that everyone, not just he, has experienced sin and sorrow and should therefore try not to hide it from others or from god.- first choice

39.based on the sentence’s context clues, how do you think the character feels?

excited- third choice

40.what tone does this passage convey?

pessimistic- second choice

to persuade readers which is answer c