Which statement best describes how this sentence from the passage functions as a transitional device? A) The sentence transitions from condemning a broom for its flaws to praising man for his virtues. B) The sentence transitions from describing a broom to describing how the broom can symbolize a man. Eliminate C) The sentence transitions from a description of the follies of mankind to the simple virtues of a broomstick. D) The sentence transitions from simply describing a man to describing how a man can be symbolized with a broom.

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Simeon Warren

6 February, 08:39

Which statement best describes how this sentence from the passage functions as a transitional device? A) The sentence transitions from condemning a broom for its flaws to praising man for his virtues. B) The sentence transitions from describing a broom to describing how the broom can symbolize a man. Eliminate C) The sentence transitions from a description of the follies of mankind to the simple virtues of a broomstick. D) The sentence transitions from simply describing a man to describing how a man can be symbolized with a broom.

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Fernanda Kelley · Answer 1

Answer: B.) The sentence transitions from describing a broom to describing how the broom can symbolize a man.

Explanation: The sentence transitions from describing a broom to describing how the broom can symbolize a man. In fact, the entire passage moves between comparisons of how men and brooms are alike or unalike.