Cheryl could not believe that joyce would not be at all. she had tried everything in her power to appease the unruly child. from baking his favorite cake to buying him another hamster, cheryl had tried hard all day. she knew joyce got that way when he was sick, but today was a little unusual even for him. "is there anything at all i can do for you, sweetie? " she asked joyce, trying to find a way out. "yes," joyce responded, giving hopes to his mother. "i want a baby elephant." cheryl, finding herself exhausted, exclaimed in frustration, "you make me so happy i could cry! " the dialogue "you make me so happy i could cry" is ironic because  a. cheryl is confused about joyce's desire.  b. cheryl bakes delicacies for a sick child.  c. cheryl thinks joyce needs more hamsters. d. cheryl is actually upset about the situation.

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?

3.06 unit assessment: critical skills practice 1 answers?

Which statement best describes how the first-person narration in fever 1793 engages readers? mattie's perspective on the city of philadelphia gives readers an understanding of why some residents are leaving for the country. mattie's perspective on the state of her family's business gives readers an understanding of the responsibility she feels. mattie's perspective on her grandfather's strong-headed opinions gives readers an understanding of the influence he has on her. mattie's perspective on the events of 1793 gives readers an understanding of the experiences and uneasiness of the time.