What is the type of writing that ridicules the shortcomings of a person or place in an attempt to bring about change?

a. Satire.

b. Irony.

c. Drama.

d. Epic.

Pap says the following lines to Huck: "Well, I'll learn her how to meddle. And looky here-you drop that school, you hear? I'll learn people to bring up a boy to put on airs over his own father and let on to be better'n what HE is.

Which sentence correctly uses a colon? A. The final decision was made: several months ago when the jury found him guilty of all the charges against him. B.

In which of the following situations would it not be appropriate to use a semicolon? (A.) To join two independent clauses where the second clause explains the first (B.

What is the central idea of the first section: When and How Often Do We Dream? REM sleep was discovered by researchers at the University of Chicago. People dream every night during a sleep cycle called REM sleep.

Richard Nixon's "Checkers" speech was a response to accusations that he misused campaign funds for non-political expenses. Which paragraph in this excerpt from the speech uses the red herring fallacy?

Which statement about the lyric poem is true A. it uses dramatic elements to deposit the flaws of human nature in a succinct, poignant way B. it uses logical example and explanations to examine a topic in an organized way. C.

Which choice contains a noun part of speech followed by an adverb part of speech from the same root word? A) Save the analysis for analysts. B) If you analyze me, I'll analyze you. C) Analysts can only speak analytically.

What does it mean to be a gifted student?

The color is repellent, almost revolting; a smouldering unclean yellow, strangely faded by the slow turning sunlight. It is dull yet lurid orange in some places, a sickly sulphur tint to others. Which phrase best shows a disgusted tone? A.

What memory does Wiesel begin "The Perils of Indifference" with? A. The suffering within the concentration camps B. The last time he saw his parents C. The day he was forced to enter the concentration camps D.