The purpose of the oxymoron and paradox used in this excerpt is to

a.) describe what it feels like to love.
b.) emphasize a point about love.
c.) provide the definition of love.
d.) entertain using visions of love.
i know c is incorrect due to the fact i got it wrong on my quiz. any ? ?

What information can you find in the interview that you cannot find in the informational piece?

Simple subject mary will start the race in ten minutes

From this story and the indian saying which precedes it, what can the reader conclude about the culture in which the tale is set? a) they believe that death is always signified by pigeons flying away. b) they think that the behavior of creatures in the natural world can indicate things that will happen to people. c) they believe that honest, hard work provides relief from the ravages of the natural world. d) they think that death isn't the end, but only the beginning of a new life.