According to Lincoln in his "Second Inaugural Address," what"still absorbs the attention and

engrosses the energies of the nation"?

An allusion is a type of A. Literal language B. Context language C. Technical language D. Figurative language

In which of the following situations is it not appropriate to use commas? (A.) Before a coordinating conjunction (B.) To separate items in a list (C.) To introduce a list (D.) To set off introductory material

Which question would a reader most likely ask to learn more about the process of stonecutting after reading "Drawn to Barre"? Do people who practice stonecutting still belong to unions? Why do stonecutters enjoy their profession?

Which kind of sentence is this? Congratulations on getting the lead role in the play! A. imperative B. interrogative C. exclamatory D. declarative

Which sentences most likely belong in the resolution paragraph of a narrative?

Which four parts of this excerpt from Stephen Crane's "The Open Boat" describe the narrator's opinion of the sea as a hostile entity?

In lines 94-96, Madison says that "No man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause, because his interest would certainly bias his judgment, and, not improbably, corrupt his integrity.

What are the effects of the colon and dashes used in Oedipus's speech?

Which statement best exemplifies a strong persuasive claim? Teachers often communicate with families via newsletters and e-mails. Parents of school-age children appreciate information from schools.

Identify the best way to correct or improve the sentence. If it requires no correction, choose E. Property values are rising in our area, (which makes us feel wise for buying our home years ago.) which makes one wise for buying one's home years ago.