Modernist poetry explored the problems that arose from rapid urbanization and industrialization in the late 1800s and early 1900s. which two lines in this excerpt from "the anecdote jar" by wallace stevens reflect the themes of barrenness and emptiness of modern life?
the wilderness rose up to it,
and sprawled around, no longer wild.
the jar was round upon the ground
and tall and of a port in air.
it took dominion everywhere.
the jar was gray and bare.
it did not give of bird or bush,
like nothing else in tennessee.

What is a casting director, and what do you think might be some of the possible benefits of a director using a casting director? what do you think might be some of the possible drawbacks of a director using a casting director? your response should be at least five sentences. use complete sentences and offer evidence to back up your opinion.

Which of the following words provides a comparison to the word "equal"? uneven unbalanced uniform irregular submit answer ask for o type here to search

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.