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Should i keep back my opinions at such a time through fear or giving offense i should consider my self a guilty of treason toward my country and of an act of disloyalty towards the majesty of heaven which i revere above all earthly kings what appeal

What does cursory most mean A cleaver B thorough C hurried D talented E complete.

Which sentence best describes the theme of the story "A Horseman in the Sky" by Ambrose Bierce? A. It is a story about family values and how they shape an individual's personality. B.

In Joyce's "Eveline," how does the music of the organ player affect Eveline? Select all that apply. It reminds her of the night her mother died. It makes her think of Frank, her lover. It makes her dream of becoming a singer on a ship.

What is the meaning of the word euphemisms in this sentence? The manager liked to use euphemisms like saying she was "downsizing" rather than "firing." 1. milder terms for blunt statements 2. simpler words for complex ideas 3.

During Several of Heracles's labors, Athena noticed the (ovation, plight) the hero was in and offered her assistance.

Mrs. Gleason kept smiling. "would you like to try some of the dip, mrs. Lin? It's my own recipe: sour cream and onion flakes, with a dash of tabasco sauce.

Read the sentence. Laura arrived home, completed her homework, and started dinner for her family. Which compound element is contained in te sentence? O compound noun compound verb compound direct object compound prepositional phrase

Choose the best answer. Which sentence correctly identifies an adverb clause? A. Does the boy "whose kite we borrowed" live in the cottage across the street? B. That bracelet, "which is made of sterling silver," has a delicate clasp. C.

Which argument contains a red herring fallacy? a. Tabitha did not volunteer for the Build Homes for the Homeless program, so she must hate the poor. b.