Hughes describes jazz as "the tom-tom of joy and

laughter, and pain swallowed in a smile." How is

this phrase a paradox?

It exaggerates for dramatic effect

It presents an opposite reality than expected.

It reveals a truth through contradictions

What emotional experience is described in the final stanza? the competitive feelings between the waves and the daffodils the sadness the speaker often feels when spending time alone and thinking the joy the speaker feels when reflecting on seeing

Identify the following sentence as declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory. what is the purpose of camouflage? a. imperative b. exclamatory c. interrogative d. declarative

Read these lines from the poem and answer the question. You were the tears of a man who cried into a plaid handkerchief. Which poetic device does the poet use in these lines? metaphor simile personification onomatopoeia

What meaning does the author express with the phrase the hairs on my arm stood on end

While she was playing at the park, Lindy accidentally stepped on a piece of glass without any shoes on. What is the misplaced modifier in this sentence? A. without any shoes on B. accidentally C. on a piece of glass D. at the park

Which of the following does not accurately describe the Medicis? A. They thought a monarchy was the best form of government. B. They were the most powerful family in Florence. C. They were patrons of the arts and learning. D.

Which statement best explains the central idea that this passage introduces? Dr. Dowell will try to keep the flu from making others sick. Dr. Dowell will try to find out if the girl and her mother died of bird flu. Dr.

Find the verbal in the sentence below. Then, identify the type of verbal. I was hesitant to leave. gerund infinitive participle

What does "they have watered the street" means?

Read the excerpt from object lesson, part 2 Ellery glanced at the clock. 9:29. Six minutes left in which not only to find the money but identify the thief!