What is the author's purpose? the topic of a persuasive paper. the historical and cultural context of a paper. the thesis statement of an informative paper. the reason an author is writing.

What does the black shawl in a doll's by Henrik Ibsen symbolize?

Who is captain ferigate?

What does the sinking bundle symbolize

What is the participial phrase in the sentence? As the tornado picked up speed, the debris, ripped apart by the wind, flew in different directions

Why did the limestone have to come by water? The great pyramid

Which of the following statements from the passage supports the author's conclusion that carrier pigeons sometimes had a dangerous job?

Which sentence combines these two sentences using a coordinating conjunction? John didn't think he'd win the race. After the race he received the gold medal. A. John didn't think he'd win the race though after the race he received the gold medal. B.

In paragraph 4, Alice says to herself: "'not that it signifies much ... I should think it would be quite as much use in the trial one way up as the other.'" What does this quote reveal about Alice's attitude towards the trial?

Which technology was originally predicted by a science fiction writer? A. Debit cards B. Smartphones C. DVDs D. GPS systems

Which word or words and punctuation best corrects any errors in the sentence? It's too rainy to have our picnic however we could go to the movies. A. picnic, however B. picnic, however, C. picnic; however, D. picnic; however