Question

this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b. part a why does the author compare ernest to the other boys in the valley? a to explain what makes him a helpful and loving child b to describe the thoughts of others about the great stone face c to highlight the profound effect the great stone face has on him d to show the differences in how people thought about the prophecy part b which sentence from the passage supports the answer in part a? a \it was a happy lot for children to grow up to manhood or womanhood with the great stone their eyes, for all the features were noble, and the expression was at once grand and sweet...\ (paragraph 3)

Explanation:

In Part A, comparing Ernest to other boys likely emphasizes the unique impact the Great Stone Face has on him. For Part B, we need to find a sentence that shows this impact.

Answer:

Part A: C. to highlight the profound effect the Great Stone Face has on him
Part B: (No full - set options for Part B are given in the provided content, so no answer can be provided for Part B as is. If more information is given about Part B options, it can be completed.)