Which definition applies to the term “genre” best?
a. the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
b. a character, object, or situation that recurs in life or literature
c. literature grouped by structure and/or treatment of a subject
d. an object that has meaning beyond itself in a story or poem

What is implied in this sentence from mark twain's "the £1,000,000 bank-note"? i was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so i took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.

Which best compares the role of irony in "a journey" and "young goodman brown"? a) while the wife hopes to escape and cannot, brown hopes to sin but is saved.b) both characters try to cling to reality but are lost in the their dreamsc) neither character recognizes the irony in his or her situations before it is too late. d) both characters embark on journeys that take them away from what they are seeking.

Today’s readers have more scientific knowledge than readers of previous eras what effect does that have on their reading of science fiction stories