Which of the following describes theme?

A. the meaning behind events and characters' actions

B. explanations about how the actors sound and behave

C. writing that is vague and uncertain

D. a central message about life

Read this excerpt from Vachel Lindsay's "In Praise of Johnny Appleseed." Washington buried in Virginia, Jackson buried in Tennessee, Young Lincoln, brooding in Illinois, And Johnny Appleseed, priestly and free.

Which answer choice is not an accepted correct way to write a compound word? A. with apostrophes between the words B. with hyphens between the words C. as separate words D. as one connected word

The connotative meaning of a word A. is how it is defined in the dictionary. B. is inappropriate for use in formal writing. C. can be found by breaking the word into syllables. D. has to do with the associations the word evokes.

The following are examples of generative writing: Select one: a. close reading, comprehending, and responding b. peer review responses and self-edit guides c. drafting, reflecting, and revising d. free-writing, listing, and brainstorming

In "Arrangement in Black and White" the reader is able to recognize something that the woman does not. What should a careful reader see?

How does Hamada's interaction with Tracy at the end of Hamadi affect the readers understanding of his character

What literary style often involves elements of horror, suspense?

Which words in the sentence are the adverb clause? Parvati is going to the soccer camp so that she can improve her skills. A. so that she can improve her skills B. Parvati is going C. she can improve her skills D. to the soccer camp

Which lines in this excerpt from Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Contest" suggest that Emperor Nero was ruthless?

How did the Transportation Revolution between 1800 and 1840 affect America?