In The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, Jim sells his pocket watch to buy combs for Della, while Della sells her hair to buy Jim a chain for his pocket watch. This is an example of what literary element?

Which piece of writing is least likely to use alliteration? A) tongue twisters B) advertising C) songs D) traffic regulations

Which sentence contains the correct use of the - ly modifier? A. The otherwise lazy rivers moves swiftly near the delta? B. The river water moves gentle enough for fisherman to wade through it? C.

In "The Break," Faizula has a meaningful encounter with a young man selling roses. What do the roses symbolize in the story?

Which of the following describes active solar energy the best? Opening your blinds/curtains to let the sunshine in. Using uranium to produce energy. Using solar panels to collect sunlight and make electricity. Driving hybrid cars.

Match the example to the term. 1. irony 2. pentameter 3. rhyme scheme 4. simile 5. slant rhyme 6. trochaic 7. true rhyme 8. language 9. personification 10.

What do hospitals take to reduce the danger of radiation exposure?

Which is the subordinate clause in the sentence? Some additional clues were found when a small pit, with linen bags and broken pottery, was discovered in 1907. a. some additional clues were found b. some additional clues discovered in 1907 c.

What is the meaning of In medias res

Lines 437-446: what theme is conveyed by odyssey's behavior in this part of the poem?

What powder is the only kind that should be used in a muzzleloader?