Choose and rewrite a well-known nursery rhyme in the most academic, formal language you can.

Gramps had been coaching at the local college when he quit and went to work at the bank. What does the tense of the underlined verb reveal about the subject? The event took place in the past continuously but concluded prior to another past event.

Which of the following best describes Daisy's brother Randolph? Obrash and ill-mannered shy and reserved intelligent and perceptive cynical and world-weary

Which of the following plots might belong to an epic? check all that apply a. a warrior who has encountered many obstacles faces one last fight alone b. a taxi driver completes a record 48-hour shift c.

A fact from a website would be an example of A. a supporting detail from common knowledge. B. a supporting detail from other sources. C. a claim. D. a supporting detail from personal experience.

Which sentence tells about a goal that has already been achieved? Janelle wants to be the team captain. Janelle has become the team captain. On and off the field, Janelle behaves like a team captain.

How does diction and figurative language impact an author's tone and characterization?

Which sentence has a gerund or gerund phrase that functions as the direct object of the sentence? A. The burning of fossil fuels releases methane into the air. B. Scientists studied the trapping of glass in the atmosphere. C.

juliet drinks the sleeping potion, despite her fears. what does this reveal about her character? has she changed from the beginning of the play, before she met romeo? explain your answer.

Which statements are true about an emotional appeal? (Select all that apply.) This appeal draws on a person's morals, values, or sense of right and wrong, as a means to gain his or her support.

After Todd had graduated college, he was hired to teach history. Which verb is in the passive voice?