What is the effect of the unusual syntax in these lines from "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" by Langston Hughes? I've known rivers: I've known rivers ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in human veins.

In the story "One Thousand Dollars," Robert Gillian forfeits a $50,000 inheritence. What is the theme expressed by the author in this story

Which sentence is a compound sentence? A. Mom opened the oven, and fragrant smells immediately began to fill the room. B. Without warning, a car alarm began to blare. C. The little boat rocked and swayed on the water until the waves calmed down. D.

What form of figurative language does the phase "as if she was a desert islander" demonstrate?

What type of text structure would you use if you wanted to write a story about one polar bear's plight as the ice in his hunting ground dwindles? a expository c persuasive b. narrative d descriptive

What literary device does the author use in the words "the forest, whose purple shadows welcomed him"?

Read the passage. Which of the following is the best summary of the story? A Anna sneaks into the forest after school because she is worried about being punished by her teacher.

What would you say is the principal reason for daisy's appeal to gatsby?

How do the excerpts differ in purpose? The first excerpt tells what is expected of them, and the second tells what happens to them. The first excerpt indicates facts about the camp, and the second indicates lies about the camp.

Which of the following quotations from the story is an example of local color? "Lights moved restlessly along the bank of the river ... " "He was not, certainly, an imposing figure ... " "It's a hot night.

How does the characterization of Squealer support the author's purpose? Squealer's dramatic accusations draw parallels between him and Stalin's propagandists.