The subject of a sonnet is usually

a noble-born hero with a tragic flaw

love, the beloved, or the problems with love

English royalty

the London theatre scene

In what way do Benjamin Franklin's aphorisms in Poor Richard's Almanack exemplify American literature? They emphasize hard work and practicality. They are about political ideology. They are philosophical and hard to understand.

Read this sentence: Hunting endangered whales should be outlawed. What type of claim is this sentence? A. Claim of fact B. Claim of definition C. Claim of policy D. Claim of cause and effect

How does this dictionary entry differ from those of earlier dictionaries? It provides more than one definition for the word. It uses the word in a sentence. It reveals the word's root or derivative. It includes published examples of the word's use.

Which statement from "I Have a Dream" expresses the bleak history of African Americans in the United States?

Which semicolon is added correctly to form a compound sentence? Setter puppies are good pets; they are playful and easy to train. Setter puppies make good pets they are; playful and easy to train.

Which sentence best matches the context of the word reticent as it is used in the following example? We could talk about anything for hours. However, the moment I brought up dating, he was extremely reticent about his personal life.

Excerpt from: The Care and Keeping of Big Cats Part C Kate McConnaughey (27) Many zoos, and most sanctuaries and animal parks, have special plots where beloved animals are laid to rest. Read the passage.

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen? a. The skaters practiced their mind-blowing moves. b. Each accomplished-skater had practiced for many years. c. When you complete those skating-moves, people gasp. d.

Read this example: Donald Begha says that "Texting while driving causes almost as many auto accidents as alcohol". How should the author change this example in order to better follow the rules of quotations? A.

Which word in this sentence does the adverb describe? Ben shouted when James foolishly kicked the ball out of bounds. A. shouted B. kicked C. foolishly D. ball