The way we find our information (affects/effects) our grade.

a. affects

b. effects

Read the excerpt from "The Adventure of the Mysterious Stranger," by Washington Irving. When he found I really took an interest in him he threw himself entirely upon my friendship. He clung to me like a drowning man.

Based on what Lizzie says and how she says it, which conclusion can a reader draw about how Lizzie views Mrs. Cobb?

In Walk two Moons what is most likely true about the disapperence of Mrs. Winterbottom

What makes this group discussion successful? Check all that apply. The students ignore criticism of their opinions. The students use examples from the text to support their opinions. The students are knowledgeable about the topic.

What word/s in the following sentence/s should be said with expression in order to best convey mood and meaning? I completely hate watching my little sister. She is such a pest. a. completely, sister b. hate, c. sister, pest such d. watching, little

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'?