What is the author’s most likely purpose for writing this article? *
A. The author argues for less government interference among the wealthy and the poor, and for an end to welfare programs.
B. The author argues for parents to do less for their children so young Americans can learn the power of hard work and overcoming challenges.
C. The author argues for greater recognition for hard-working individuals and fewer awards for failing individuals.
D. The author argues for an end to the fairness mindset because it hinders hard work and leads to an unhealthy sense of entitlement.

the use of “as” in the example to draw the resemblance. some more examples of common similes are given below. common examples of simile. our soldiers are as brave as lions. her cheeks are red like a rose. he is as funny as a monkey. the water well was as dry as a bone. he is as cunning as a fox. simile introduces vividness into what we say.

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i may be wrong but i think your answer is flashback

the answer is:

to persuade readers that a conquering prince must destroy a former republic if he hopes to hold it.

in the excerpt from "the prince," the author niccolò machiavelli suggests that to take possession of a city and endure the control over it, it is necessary to destroy it first. otherwise, people who have known freedom will eventually turn against the new rulers and fight back to recover their power.