Which group of words in the sentence is a prepositional phrase? The children and adults watched and listened very quietly during the concert.

a. very quietly

b. watched and listened

c. children and adults

d. during the concert

Which word in the sentence does the participial phrase modify? Reaching her fingers to her toes, Katie slowly stretched her back. a. slowly b. Katie c. back d. stretched

A thesis statement states the topic of discussion and is found in an essay's opening paragraph. second paragraph. middle paragraph. concluding paragraph.

When analyzing an argument, which elements should you focus on most? Select three options. counterclaim claim reasons dissent evidence

According to E. M. Forster, which is an example of a plot? A. Death is a theme B. The king died, and then the queen died of grief. C. All of the above

If Pedro's behavior is impulsive, what is he likely to do?

Which of the following are correct? Select all that apply. Keats's sonnet On First Looking into Chapman's Homer is perhaps the most perfect Petrarchan sonnet in the English language. The article in "Time" certainly raised some interesting questions.

Which phrase refers to the contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually does happen? situational irony dramatic irony verbal irony conflict and resolution

What does iago's relationship with roderigo seem to be? which one seems to be more "in control"?

Which best describes a villanelle? A. A poetic form that repeats three lines at least three times throughout the poem B. A poetic form that uses repeated end words but does not repeat full lines C.

Reflect and Respond Notice the nouns around you. Look for nouns wherever you go. Nouns are in newspapers, websites, letters, addresses, billboards, television shows, food containers, shopping lists, and receipts.