A statement that is self-contradictory on the surface, yet seems to evoke a truth nonetheless. Example Whosoever loses his life, shall find it.

a. irony

b. anaphora

c. paradox.

d. Tropes

The best thing you can do to keep a positive relationship with your supervisor is to A. socialize with your supervisor and coworkers. B. keep your opinions to yourself. C. challenge your supervisor's authority. D. be productive at work.

Review the scenario. Mauricio is writing an essay that compares and contrasts bikes and skateboards. Which best identifies information that is extraneous in his essay? A. Tricks can be performed on both. B. Both are used for transportation. C.

Axel is thinking about replacing the word feared at the end of paragraph 2 with dreaded why do you think he wants to make that change

To what does the title "The Magic Barrel" refer? It is an allusion to the saying "more fun than a barrel of monkeys." It is a reference to Salzman's lie about having so many cards for eligible women that he had to put them in a barrel in his office.

Others went into the Appalachian Mountains to escape being moved west and many of their descendants may still live there now.

What makes Buwan the antagonist in "Why the Sun Is Brighter Than the Moon"? A. She is Araw's only sister. B. She is her mother's first child. C. She is Araw's main enemy. D. She is the creator of the moon.

Hamlet's last speech indicates that he intends physically to harm his mother

The underlined word creates a (n) mood. A. peaceful B. humorous C. anxious D. angry

Dentify the option containing a sentence fragment. A. Tammy married Harold. Who was a year older. B. Tammy married Harold. Harold was a year older. C. Tammy married Harold, who was a year older. D. Tammy married Harold, and Harold was a year older.

Select the sentence that correctly uses apostrophes. The cashiers' wages were docked for two weeks' in a row. The cashiers wages for docked for two weeks' in a row. The cashiers' wages were docked for two weeks in a row.