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"and there on the small screen was the burnt
house, and the crowd and something with a sheet
over it and out of the sky, fluttering, came the
helicopter like a grotesque flower."

what does the author mean in this sentence about comparing the helicopter to a grotesque flower

An effective thesis statement will reflect . . 1) possible weaknesses in your own argument. 2) possible weaknesses in your opponent's argument. 3) the type of document--or genre--you plan to write. 4) your attitudes about aquatic mammals

Based on the cause-and-effect relationship in this sentence, what is the meaning of the word illuminate? the colors and patterns on the stained glass windows were illuminated as thousands of candles burned during the special church service. a) to melt or change form b) to grow taller or wider c) to become extremely hot d) to light up or make clear

In the essay “drowning in dishes,” what is ironic about the fact that danial’s first position in his new job is the dishwashing station?