What does "trumped-up pretexts" mean?

What does Byron do once he realizes that he has killed the bird with a cookie?

In the poem "Casey's Revenge," how does Casey feel about the townspeople's anger toward him for losing the game?

How did hip hop come about

How does this setting detail advance the plot? It introduces dangers that are not visible. It establishes the man's concern for the dog. It illustrates the availability of natural resources. It proves the impossibility of traveling alone.

A complicating incident often emphasizes the central conflict in the story. which of the following best describes the central conflict in "the glass of milk"? A) The boy is in conflict with the forces of nature.

What is an example of embargo?

Who wrote the quote, "Im too fond of the stars too be fearful of the night."

The stolen wallet was returned to the station at four o'clock. Which best identifies the word modified by the boldfaced participle? (Stolen is the boldfaced word) station returned four o'clock wallet

According to Beatty who is to blame for the banishment and burning of books

A synonym for pique