Which statement best explains the oxymoron "lead balloon" as used in this quotation? "Terrell's suggestion to hold Sergeant Sheila Estrada's welcome-home celebration at a bowling alley went over like a lead balloon," said Cheryl.

Which parts of Bangkok would not be shown in tourist brochures? Explain your reasoning.

The solution or outcome of the conflict

Which of the following best describes the historical context of Alice Childress's play String? A. Riots and political movement were common. B. Slavery had recently been abolished in the South C. African Americans were not allowed to vote. D.

Do you think that a demagogue such as Joe McCarthy could ever rise to power in America again? Why or why not?

whitch sentence is written correctly. A. girls many have long hair B. the dog barking too much. C. My house is painted yellow. D. we got the park yesterday

You should/must take an aspirin

Why does Douglass thinks that Harriet Tubman is superior

Which sentence uses commas correctly? A. She moved to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on July 23, 2008. B. As of June 14, 2014, Britney's gymnastics class will meet at 301 Main Street, Lawrence, Kansas. C.

Which word in the sentence does the adjective modify? Gymnastics is a popular sport in the Olympics. A. sport B. Olympics C. gymnastics D. in

Theme of this poem is that people should honor their country's flag. Which lines from the poem best support this theme? A. With the clustered stars and the steadfast bars / The red, the white, and the blue B.