Why would an author use compare and contrast in their writing?

In the opening scene of Eugene O'Neill's Beyond the Horizon, Robert is described as "gazing" toward the horizon repeatedly throughout the conversations with other characters. What does the horizon symbolize about Robert's dreams for his future? A.

The title "Move Over, Odysseus, Here Comes Luke Skywalker" assumes that A. George Lucas is competing with Homer. B. educated people are familiar with The Odyssey C. modern movies are better than ancient stories. D.

The play examines the effect regret has on human relationship as the humility that is required to repair damages done. Choose the element of drama that classifies this scenario best. A. diction B. song C. thought D. character

The roaring twenties gave way to the Great Depression

Which event most likely influenced the creation of the science fiction genre? A. the Industrial Revolution B. World War I C. the Civil War D. the Gold Rush

Which word best describes the tone of the reading? O A. Conversational O B. Passionate O o oo C. Academic D. Aloof

What is a declarative?

Suppose you turn the Weather Channel on TV because you want to know if the weather is good for ice skating the specific information you will probably look for is the

The rain didn't stop for days the flowers still died

What is one reason Thomas Paine bring up the opposing argument that the colonies have done well under Britain control