subject
English, 23.06.2019 13:00 merber00

Which three lines in this excerpt from anita desai’s "games at twilight" clearly show an omniscient narrator? they faced the afternoon. it was too hot. too bright. the white walls of the veranda glared stridently in the sun. the bougainvillea hung about it, purple and magenta, in livid balloons. the garden outside was like a tray made of beaten brass, flattened out on the red gravel and the stony soil in all shades of metal—aluminum, tin, copper, and brass. no life stirred at this arid time of day—the birds still drooped, like dead fruit, in the papery tents of the trees; some squirrels lay limp on the wet earth under the garden tap. the outdoor dog lay stretched as if dead on the veranda mat, his paws and ears and tail all reaching out like dying travelers in search of water. he rolled his eyes at the children—two white marbles rolling in the purple sockets, begging for sympathy—and attempted to lift his tail in a wag but could not. it only twitched and lay still. then, perhaps roused by the shrieks of the children, a band of parrots suddenly fell out of the eucalyptus tree, tumbled frantically in the still, sizzling air, then sorted themselves out into battle formation and streaked away across the white sky. the children, too, felt released. they too began tumbling, shoving, pushing against each other, frantic to start. start what? start their business. the business of the children’s day which is—play. a. they faced the afternoon. b. the bougainvillea hung about it, purple and magenta, in livid balloons. c. the outdoor dog lay stretched as if dead on the veranda mat, his paws and ears and tail all reaching out like dying travelers in search of water. d. he rolled his eyes at the children—two white marbles rolling in the purple sockets, begging for sympathy—and attempted to lift his tail in a wag but could not. it only twitched and lay still. e. the children, too, felt released. f. they too began tumbling, shoving, pushing against each other,

ansver
Answers: 2

Another question on English

question
English, 21.06.2019 17:00
In 1896, a 308-page edition of  the american wheelmanearned the distinction of being "the largest magazine ever issued from a printing press,” according to the advertising journal  printers’ ink.which accurately describes this statement? it is subjective because the information contained in this statement cannot be proven.it is subjective because everyone would agree with the information contained in this statement.it is subjective because the information contained in this statement can not be proven.it is objective because the information contained in this statement can be proven.it is objective because not everyone would agree with the information contained in this statement.
Answers: 3
question
English, 21.06.2019 18:00
Read the excerpt from rudolfo anaya’s essay “take the tortillas out of your poetry.” tortillas and poetry. they go hand in hand. books nourish the spirit, bread nourishes our bodies. our distinct cultures nourish each one of us, and as we know more and more about the art and literature of the different cultures, we become freer and freer. . i don’t know anyone who doesn’t like to sample different ethnic foods, the breads of many many groups; just as many of us enjoy sampling books from different areas of the world. i travel to foreign countries, and i know more about myself as i learn more about my fellow human beings. censorship imposes itself in my path of knowledge, and that activity can be justified by no one. which choice best describes the purpose of this text? to persuade readers to oppose the censorship of literature to inform readers about censorship in a specific country to entertain readers with stories about censorship to motivate readers to speak out against censorship mark this and return
Answers: 2
question
English, 22.06.2019 00:30
“second, the reviewer must know the current trends in movie-making. what types of technology are available? are audiences more drawn to low-budget, independent films, or huge, explosive blockbusters? ” the passage above is explaining a. important information you must have before watching a movie c. what a reviewer must understand to write effective reviews b. why it is impossible to understand the movie business d. how to break into the cinematography business
Answers: 3
question
English, 22.06.2019 01:30
When i walked through arlington cemetery, i had a sense of reverence—a respect for the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of the souls buried here. using context clues, what is the meaning of reverence in the passage?
Answers: 1
You know the right answer?
Which three lines in this excerpt from anita desai’s "games at twilight" clearly show an omniscient...
Questions
Questions on the website: 13722362