What is the author’s purpose in writing "Nicholas’s Diary: April 2 and 3"? to show his disappointment in not finding treasure

to document what happened for two days in his life

to describe things that he and his father enjoy together

to express how much he enjoys treasure hunting

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In at least 150 words, discuss the comparison described in the figurative language and how the connotative language reinforces the symbol. certainly the utmost rim of my first dome was filled with the tumultuous impression of soldiers marching to death for freedom's sake, of pioneers streaming westward to establish self-government in yet another sovereign state. only the great dome of st. peter's itself has ever clutched my heart as did that modest curve which had sequestered from infinitude in a place small enough for my child's mind, the courage and endurance which i could not comprehend so long as it was lost in "the void of unresponsible space" under the vaulting sky itself.