All the children were fast asleep.

cliché

euphemism

What is some figurative language in Number the Stars?

choose the meaning that best matches the word in italics. the boy's aloof manner resulted in him having few friends

Is unprogressable a real word?

The story of Midas appears to be unrelated to the tale of the knight. What narrative purpose or purposes does this digression serve?

Which of the following best replaces the underlined word in the sentence? My mom thought that my excuse for being late seemed credible. a. true C. certain b. plausible d. none of the above

What are two themes in the story " The gift of the magi " by O. Henry A love is the greatest gift you can give anyone B it is important to buy expensive gifts on Christmas C love is more precious than material possessions D it is difficult to make

To what does the author compare a person's sense of self? What ideas are conveyed through this simile

What is the role and influence of media today?

How does author Harvey L. Cobb develop the idea that the cherry trees are a major benefit to Washington, D. C.

Which one of the following is formed by adding - ing to the base form? A - the present participle B - the past tense C - the present (base form) D - the past participle