Read the excerpt from Eighty Years and More: Reminiscences, 1815-1897.

How well I remember my joy in receiving that prize. There was no sentiment of ambition, rivalry, or triumph over my companions, nor feeling of satisfaction in receiving this honor in the presence of those assembled on the day of the exhibition. One thought alone filled my mind. "Now," said I, "my father will be satisfied with me."

Based on the excerpt, which question would best help the reader understand Stanton’s view of her achievement?
A. Who was Stanton’s rival at the academy?
B. How did Stanton win a prize?
C. Whose opinion matters to Stanton?
D. Why was Stanton offered a prize?

"and these i address to all females that would be married, or are already so; not that i suppose their sex more faulty than the other, and most to want advice, for i assure [women], upon my honour, i believe the quite contrary; but the reason is, because i esteem them better disposed to receive and practice it, and therefore am willing to begin, where i may promise myself the best success." this statement from franklin's "rules and maxims for promoting matrimonial happiness" best demonstrates his use of criticism to argue his point his use of common sense to appeal to women his use of flattery to gain women's attention his use of facts to prove his point

7. a line of symmetry divides a design so that every point on one side of the line coincides a point on the other side of it determine how many lines of symmetry each figure below has then draw all the lines of symmetry. show your work

Which statement best describes an example of irony from chapters 22 and 23 of the adventures of huckleberry finn