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[WOL] the man was only twenty-five years old, he looked twenty years older due to excessive sun exposure.

Although

She was much taller than the other girls. Her mannerisms seemed more graceful to Charlie. When she spoke, her words were marked by a slight lilt, which Charlie found endearing. This paragraph contains

Characterization

[1] When Nicki woke up, it was still dark outside. [2] Although she was tired, she stumbled out of bed, brushed her teeth, and put on her running clothes. [3] When she went into the kitchen, she saw that her mom had left her favorite water bottle on the counter. [4] As she had done every day for the past month, she opened the front door, stepped onto the pavement, and began her morning ritual. Which of the following best describes this paragraph?

Each sentence begins with a dependent clause.

In "Wilson's War Message to Congress" the word "extraordinary" is repeated in order to

Emphasize the importance of the meeting and its special purpose.

With a profound sense of the solemn and even tragical character of the step I am taking and of the grave responsibilities which it involves, but in unhesitating obedience to what I deem my constitutional duty . . . Which best expresses the type of appeal in this excerpt?

Ethos, an appeal based on the speaker's character

Throughout "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Edwards uses imagery in an attempt to make readers feel

Fear about being sent to hell.

I felt so proud. My friend Johan and I ________ all the costumes for our school's spring production.

Had designed

Something there is that doesn't love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the sun; And makes gaps even two can pass abreast. What is Frost describing that "doesn't love a wall"?

Ice

My tongue, every atom of my blood, form'd from this soil, this air, Born here of parents born here from parents the same, and their parents the same, I, now thirty-seven years old in perfect health begin, Hoping to cease not till death. Which statement best describes the effect of the language in this stanza?

It establishes that the speaker of the poem will be frank and honest.

The expression was that of agony—the agony of intense bodily pain; but a menace scowled upon the brow, and a few sprinklings of blood added to its ghastliness. Yet it was not all these characteristics—it was some horror of the mind, some inscrutable antipathy awakened by this picture, which harrowed up my feelings. What effect does the tone of the excerpt have on the reader?

It evokes a sense of anxiety as the narrator observes his surroundings.

"If you can [WOL] up enough babysitting money to pay for half of the plane ticket, I will let you go," she replied. I [WOL] thrilled!

Save . . . . was

Jill [WOL] surprised. You [WOL] the perfect person to give this speech!

Seemed . . . . are

A certain light was beginning to dawn dimly within her,—the light which, showing the way, forbids it. At that early period it served but to bewilder her. It moved her to dreams, to thoughtfulness, to the shadowy anguish which had overcome her the midnight when she had abandoned herself to tears. Which statement best explains why the author reveals a moment of epiphany for Mrs. Pontellier in the excerpt?

The author is developing Mrs. Pontellier's character as part of the novel's rising action.

Westbrook, Eva. Health and Exercise 102 (2012): 56-60. Print. What is missing from this citation?

The date the source was accessed

The rays of the numerous candles (for there were many) now fell within a niche of the room which had hitherto been thrown into deep shade by one of the bed-posts. I thus saw in vivid light a picture all unnoticed before. It was the portrait of a young girl just ripening into womanhood. I glanced at the painting hurriedly, and then closed my eyes. Why I did this was not at first apparent even to my own perception. But while my lids remained thus shut, I ran over in my mind my reason for so shutting them. It was an impulsive movement to gain time for thought?—to make sure that my vision had not deceived me—to calm and subdue my fancy for a more sober and more certain gaze. Which statement best describes the effect of the narration on the story?

The narration imparts apprehension.

If I thought my reply were to someone who could ever return to the world, this flame would waver no more. But since, I'm told, nobody ever escapes from this pit, I'll tell you without fear of ill fame. What is the best explanation for prefacing the poem with this quotation?

The narrator will tell the story in the poem because he believes that his fate is set and he has nothing to lose.

Which statement best describes the rhythm of "Song of Myself"?

The rhythm is very similar to the rhythm of everyday speech.

In a literary work, the scene created by the author's words is referred to as

The setting

Two years ago I made peace with Generals Harney, Sanborn, and Colonel Leavenworth at the mouth of the Little Arkansas. That peace I have never broken. What cultural view is most reflected in this quotation?

The value of promises

What is the meaning of this excerpt?

The walk from prison to scaffolding seemed a long and treacherous journey to Hester.

How are the main concepts of "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" and "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" treated in both poems?

They are treated evenly and in a very matter-of-fact manner.

Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes Edwards's opinion, as a minister, of the members of his congregation?

They had angered God and were in danger of damnation.

In April 1917 the illusion of isolation was destroyed. America came to the end of innocence, and of the exuberant freedom of bachelor independence. That the responsibilities of world power have not made us happier is no surprise. To help ourselves manage them, we have replaced the illusion of isolation with a new illusion of omnipotence. That screen, too, must fall. Which best explains the purpose of repeating the word "illusion" in the paragraph?

To emphasize that the United States was never completely isolationist nor will it ever be all powerful

Which statement best describes the main idea of the third paragraph of "How We Entered World War I"?

US citizens were proud of themselves for ignoring the problems going on in Europe.

A blessing on the righteous Colony of the Massachusetts, where INIQUITY is dragged out into the sunshine! What is the meaning of the word "iniquity"?

Wickedness, sin


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