Which sentence best expresses the controlling idea of the article? Answer
A Minimalism is a lifestyle that requires participants to
declutter and organize their lives.
B The appeal of the minimalist philosophy is that it provides for
an environmentally-friendly lifestyle, the achievement of self-
sufficiency, and even a path to adventure.
The minimalist does not need the latest expensive tennis
shoes, a matching purse for every pair of shoes, or a house
full of monogrammed throw pillows.
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D Perhaps the greatest benefit of choosing to live a minimalist
lifestyle is the opportunity it provides for adventure.

a simile is first defined as a type of speech that uses one thing or phrase with comparisons to things of an unrelated kind, often in order to make a more vivacious description. so of the phrases above, only the last one (i swear she cast a shadow white as stone) would be considered a simile, as a shadow white as stone takes two unrelated things and uses them in an interesting way.

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mark brainliest and have a great day!

c? not a 100% sure

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such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, sending faxes, and filing documents.

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all of the following except for c.foreign government