In which sentence is the underlined word a gerund? We are all trying harder to improve our technique. The swimming pool looked inviting on such a hot day. Finding the lost bracelet proved to be a difficult task.

Which line in this excerpt from Walt Whitman's "O Captain! My Captain!" reflects the theme of patriotism that dominates the poem? A. O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells; B. Rise up-for you the flag is flung-for you the bugle trills, C.

When analyzing an argument, which element should you identify first? -the reasons -the claim -the evidence -the author

What can be designed to create annoying glitches or destroy data? A. Clipboard B. Flash drive C. Cookies D. Virus

What are the rhyme schemes of "Paul Revere's Ride" and "Barbara Frietchie"? and for what purpose might the poets have chosen to use regular rhyming patterns?

Which sentence contains a punctuation error? A. Have you met my great-aunt Marie Raines? B. My mother wrote three children's books about the family farm. C. My sister's mother in law lives with them, and everyone gets along fine. D.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. " ... I sang of the just Son of Anchises who embarked from Troy (I, 73-74) In referring to The Aeneid, Virgil makes a (n) illusion symbol treza rema canto

You noted how Sojourner Truth used parallel sentences in "Ain't I a Woman?" For example, she used parallel constructions around the conjunction or in her question "What's that got to do with women's rights or negroes' rights?

In 300 words or less, describe the difference between comedy and tragedy according to Aristotle

How does Williams establish the setting of Elysian Fields? What relationship does Williams create between the setting of Elysian Fields and the people who live there? Scene 1 from Street car names desire

Which literary technique is Austen using in mrs. dash wood reference to "wit" in the excerpt