In a short story, a man is asked to lie to hide the fact that a family member
has committed a crime. He accepts this and keeps this secret for many years,
even as it angers him to lie to people about it. He realizes that keeping the
secret is making him an angry person and eventually decides to tell the truth,
even if doing so has serious consequences.
Which is the most accurate analysis of two literary themes from this story?
A. The story expresses admiration for those exhibiting resilience and
endurance
B. The story provides emotional encouragement to those who have
experienced loss
C. The story explores the limits of resignation and the dangers of
frustration
D. The story describes sadness as a complement to, rather than the
opposite of joy

What can be inferred about the cyclops in this excerpt from homer’s odyssey?

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”