In the first paragraph, the narrator says, "[the hydrophobic skunk] is so rare that nobody ever saw him--that is, nobody except a native." why is it that only natives have ever seen the hydrophobic skunk? use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Amy tried to write her essay but she was distracted by the phone ring the sentence above combines a. an independent clayse and a dependent clause b. two independent clauses c. a dependent clause d. none if the above

Which most closely describes the author's use of historical information for the novel white fang? consider both texts provided. the author included details and descriptions of the dogs that match the historical details provided. b) the author changed the historical facts about early sled dogs to fit the needs of his plot and setting. c) the author changed the description and age of the dogs, which was necessary for his main character to develop bonds with the dogs. d) the author included historically accurate details of the dogs' working conditions, but the dogs he describes in his story are alaskan huskies.

How does the underlined figurative language contribute to the meaning of the poem?