What are two contrivances in "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry?

Ramon's mother gives him an ice cream cone after dinner. When he goes outside to eat it, the ice cream begins to melt very quickly. Which of the following describes what is happening to his ice cream? A chemical change is taking place.

1. Does the essay have a creative title? Does it prepare the reader for the content of the essay? Can you tell the author's stance based on the title? Offer one suggestion for improvement.

What should be included in your first draft? A. The changes from proofreading and editing B. The revised introduction and conclusion C. The details of research you've done D. The main idea and general support of the idea

Part A Which statement best describes a flaw Malik overcomes during the course of the narrative? (a) Malik struggles to make new friends. (b) Malik does not understand his mother. (c) Malik stubbornly resists change. (d) Malik dislikes traveling.

Which situation is an example of internal conflict? A. A high school student tries to suppress his cultural identity. B. A tribal leader must keep his people alive through a harsh winter C. A lawyer fights for the rights of american Indians in court.

How does diction and figurative language impact an author's tone and characterization?

Which sentence has a gerund or gerund phrase that functions as the direct object of the sentence? A. The burning of fossil fuels releases methane into the air. B. Scientists studied the trapping of glass in the atmosphere. C.

juliet drinks the sleeping potion, despite her fears. what does this reveal about her character? has she changed from the beginning of the play, before she met romeo? explain your answer.

Which statements are true about an emotional appeal? (Select all that apply.) This appeal draws on a person's morals, values, or sense of right and wrong, as a means to gain his or her support.

After Todd had graduated college, he was hired to teach history. Which verb is in the passive voice?