An informal essay attempts to entertain.

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The original purpose of ice skates (was, were) for travel.

Molly is reading a story. She is surprised by the way the author presents new and unexpected comparisons between unlike subjects. Which figure of speech is the author using?

What of the following describes dramatic irony? A. A statement or situation that seems to be contradictory actually presents a truth. B. The audience or the reader knows something that a character does not know. C.

Explain how the lottery works in "The Lottery".

Which best describes the conflict and the resolution between hector and andromache

Based on this satirical excerpt, what is most likely to be true about the author? A. He believes England is facing difficult economic times. B. He does not believe gentlemen should wear boots during the summer. C.

Based on the etymological information, What is the meaning of the word tectonic?

The comparative form of adjectives compares A. At least a dozen different items. B. The past to the present. C. Two things or people. D. More than two things or people.

What is the rhyme scheme of this verse? Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky

The ___ poets celebrated the pleasures and woes of life. a) metaphysical b) cavalier c) dramatic d) puritan