Match the vocabulary terms with their definitions. 1. something that is commanding, or a driving force
omniscient
2. making a request of God for another
irrespective
3. without regard to something else
preoccupied
4. knowing everything; having complete or infinite knowledge
intercessory
5. absorbed in thought
iniquity
6. very great injustice; wickedness
compelling

To what extent is a writer entangled in their culture, and can they get outside of it? can any works of literature truly be considered universal?

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

Read these sentences from thr excerpt. what the most dreaded, that i most desired. what he most loved, i most hated. that which to him was a great evil, to be carefully shunned, was to me a great good, to be diligently sought; and the argument which he so warmly urged, against my learning to read, only served to inspire me with a desire and determination to learn. which statement best explains why the author uses parallel structure to advance his purpose?