What aspect of a story can give a literary critic clues about a story's complex theme

Determine whether the underlined sentence opener in the sentence below begins with an adjective, adverb, infinitive, or prepositional phrase. To satisfy his hunger, the giraffe munched on the trees.

Why does Romeo feel "reviv'd," or comforted? O because he is confident his family will accept Juliet because he knows he will be seeing Juliet soon because he is aware that Juliet is no longer upset because he knows Juliet will forgive him for

Alone causes and meditation

Which sentence is written with parallel structure? (A) : It was both a unique play and very entertaining (B) : The play was unique and it was entertaining (C) : The play was both unique and entertaining (D) : The unique play was also entertaining

When new information proves that a reader's prediction is wrong, the reader should -list the reasons why the prediction was incorrect. -reread the entire passage slowly from the beginning. -make a new prediction based on the new information.

Which idea is explored in both "Like the Sun" and "The Open Window"? A. affection B. death C. greed D. truthfulness

Which best describes Jim and Della in "The Gift of the Magi"? a. They are just getting to know each other. b. They love one another very much. c. They used to be much closer than they are now. d. They are always competing with one another.

Which of the following best illustrates how the author uses foreshadowing early on in the story

1) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses repetition to give his speech rhythm and momentum. (2) "Let freedom ring" is a phrase which is used many times in his speech. (3) "Let freedom ring" is a phrase that leads to an exciting conclusion.

Which statement is an example of a figure of speech? A. he is a very healthy person. B. he has a healthy horse. C. he is as healthy as a horse. D. his horse is very healthy.