How does the reader know that the guardian lions in "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" will be important to the story?

A. They are in hiding.

B. They are made of wood.

C. They are typical statues.

D. They are described in detail.

How is theme used differently in a speech than in a written piece of work? A. Themes in speeches are used to organize the speech to make it easier for the audience to understand. B.

Which statement best represents a claim? A. People who do not exercise their right to vote are truly wasting a precious democratic privilege. B. The benefits of mandatory voting in the United States far outweigh the potential drawbacks. C.

Recently, i sat in a grocery store parking lot and watched as a young mother placed her three-year-old child in the car-without a baby seat! i realize that the child is no longer technically a "baby.

Which of the following is an example of a proper noun? A. National map B. Region C. Western states. D. Midwest

Some writers love to describe things that actually happened to them. They take personal events and moments from their lives and create a compelling narrative. However, I'm not that kind of writer.

As Romeo leaves for Mantua he says, "I will omit no opportunity that may convey my greetings, love, to thee." Which word would best replace the word omit in this line? A. mention B. fail C. miss D. delete

Example of positive diction

In "To Build a Fire," the man's overconfidence in his abilities has gotten him into a situation that he cannot ultimately control. What is this an example of? A. conflict B. dramatic irony C. anticlimax D. rising action

Rachael begged her neighbor to lend her platform shoes. Which were the the hottest new fad at the disco club. Is this a sentence

Based on Shakespeare's descriptions in "All the World's a Stage," with what age does infancy have the most in common? A. the age of young love B. the age of the soldier C. old age D. the age of the student