QuestionOwl
Search
Sign In
Ask Questions
Join now
Sign In
English
Excerpt from The Crocodile’s Treason South African Folktale Crocodile was, in the days when animals still could talk, the acknowledged foreman of all water creatures and if one should judge from appearances one would say that he still is. But in those days it was his especial duty to have a general care of all water animals, and when one year it was exceedingly dry, and the water of the river where they had lived dried up and became scarce, he was forced to make a plan to trek over to another river a short distance from there What effect is accomplished by the author's choice to begin the story with this paragraph? A) It introduces the reader to the entire cast of characters who will appear in the story. B) It introduces the reader to the character of Crocodile, and emphasizes his particular importance in the story. C) It introduces the natural setting of the story in great detail. D) It showcases the Crocodile's essential lack of authority and control.
One of the main elements of an epic poem is an extended simile. Which of the following characterizes an extended simile? A) a story that begins in the middle B) a call for divine aid C) a detailed narrative D) a comparison using like or as Description
Of all the dukes of Burgundy, it was __________, who was the most enthusiastic art collector and lover of books. Jean, duke of Berry Henri, duke of Cornwall Martin, duke of Poitiers Richard, duke of Vichy
why did the government pass the sherman antitrust act
The school wants to establish a strict dress code. If we allow the school to tell students what they can wear, eventually the school will want to start telling students what they can say to each other outside of class. Which logical fallacy is used in this passage? A. Straw man B. Circular Reasoning C. Bandwagon D. Slippery slope
What is the main impact that the internet has had on the English language?|
Why does the foreman not want to give John Henry a job at first?
Were drugs illegal in the Victorian era?
What best describes the difference between Paul Revere in “Paul Revere’s Ride” and the Captain in “Oh Captain! My Captain!” in terms of the relationship between each and the narrator? A) historical figure vs. personal friend B) fictional character vs. real person C) narrator himself vs. Narrator’s acquaintance D) narrator’s enemy vs. Narrator’s alter ego
What does "rhyme" mean?
91 - 100 of 1296
Prev
1
...
8
9
10
11
12
...
130
Next