In Anton Chekhov's The Proposal, Lomov talks about how much land he owns instead of making romantic gestures while trying to propose to Natalya. Which idea influences Lomov's behavior?

Rewrite this sentence removing all forms of ambiguity : Visiting relatives can be a nuisance.

1. Banter is light, playful OA) conversation OB) eating. °C) wrestling D) singing.

Examine the painting Self-Portrait with Monkey and Parrot. What do the animals and the background suggest about the artist? O her interest in nature O her appreciation for beauty o her interest in pleasing others O her feelings about her condition

The main purpose of a thesis statement is to?

What does this mean "resist a temptation to take shortcuts of any kind"?

What is rhetoric? Comparing a speech to a text A type of story Showing how two things are different The art of persuasion

How do the Shakespeare quotes following paragraph 11 contribute to the development of ideas in the text? A They provide an example of Shakespeare's limited and somewhat dull vocabulary.

Read this passage from FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about preparing for tornadoes. What do the details in this passage all have in common? Be alert to changing weather conditions. Look for approaching storms.

Explain what the risks of Friar Laurence's plan might be? What is an essential component of the plan?

What famous figure does Hawthorne allude to for a second time in chapter 13 of the scarlet letter?