Using the problematic pairs correctly

Word nerd who threw the rock through the window

Harlem which words best describe the tone of the poem A tense and frustrated B spiritual and gentle C humerus and lighthearted D satisfied and calm

The literary critic Cleanth Brooks dismissed "The Fall of the House of Usher" as an "essentially meaningless" exercise in horror for its own sake.

Read the sentence below. Mr. Roosevelt's speech had an unexpected ___ on the audience. Which word should go in the blank space? effectation affectation affect effect

Which best explains Decius's motivation for interpreting Calpurnia's dream in a positive way? He wants to see Caesar triumph before all of Rome. He wants to draw attention away from the conspiracy against Caesar.

Which persuasive technique is used in this advertisement?

A (n) personification allusion conceit is a figure of speech which compares two dissimilar things.

The media criticized Governor Dunham's callous behavior, noting that the politician regularly ignored the struggles of the people who had voted for her. Based on the non-underlined words in the sentence, what is the definition of "callous"?

Read this excerpt from "The Most Dangerous Game" and answer the question. Excerpt: His eyes made out the shadowy outlines of a palatial chateau;

What does mean that? 'Through closer still the blinds we pull, To keep the shady parlour cool'?