In the following excerpt, what does the word agonizing mean?

The minutes dragged by with an agonizing slowness.

a. pleasurable

c. relaxing

b. painful

d. relieving

Which of the following is a characteristic of a comedy only? A. usually has a happy ending B. usually has an unhappy ending C. has exposition D. has conflict.

What does references mean

Below are parenthetical citations for a first citation of a Bible passage. Select the one that is completely correct. 1. (New International Version John 6:14-15) 2. (New International Version John, 6:14-15) 3.

War location centers were generally

In which sentence are parentheses correctly used? A. (South of Pecan Bayou near the old mill) stands the historic Greenleaf Fisk home. B. South of Pecan Bayou (near the old mill) stands the historic Greenleaf Fisk home. C.

In the last sentence of the story Annie compares the " laplapping" of the waves to the sound of liquid "slowly entity out" from a vessel. What does this simile suggest how leaving home has affected her

What prevents Odysseus from killing the sleeping Cyclops

Which sentence BEST expresses the author's interpretation of the oval office? A) The oval office is the most important room in the White House. B) The oval office is a significant symbol of the American presidency.

What is the area of this triangle? A) 9x6 y2 B) 9x6 y3 C) 9x8 y2 D) 18x6 y3

The purpose of Vonnegut's story "Harrison Bergeron" is to convey the idea that