Why do authors use tension in a story?

A. To tie up loose ends at the conclusion

B. To move the reader toward the story's climax

C. To reveal the authors personal opinions

D. To introduce the characters and setting

Why is it important for students to establish some common values before beginning a discussion?

Which four parts of this excerpt from Stephen Crane's "The Open Boat" describe the narrator's opinion of the sea as a hostile entity?

Which sentence contains an error in the use of a restrictive clause? How could you correct this error?

Read these sentences from the poem: In me thou see'st the twilight of such day As after sunset fadeth in the west; Which by and by black night doth take away, Death's second self, that seals up all in rest.

Which is the best summary of Sir Kay's worldview in "Arthur Becomes King of Britain"? A. He does not believe in magic or destiny. B. He does not believe that noble birth is important. C. He values fame, importance, and physical strength. D.

The following question refers to "Revising Your Research Paper": Format the following source according to Guidelines for Recording Source Information: Type: telephone interview Interviewee: Tony Lamton Date: May 23, 2005 Lamton, Tony. Telephone.

Which of the following NOT a claim? A. Carolina is the best state in the USA B. Twinkies state better the other snack cakes because it their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance. C.

A video store has 688 video games for sale. To the nearest ten, about how many video games does the store have for sale? A. 700 B. 690 C. 680 D. 600

Which character (s) death (s) were premeditated? Select all that apply. Polonius Gertrude Claudius Hamlet

Choose the sentence showing correct use of capital letters. Albert Einstein once said that gravitation " Cannot he held responsible for people falling in love.