Adapted from Ah Sunflower

by William Blake

Ah Sunflower, weary of time,

Who countest the steps of the sun;

Seeking after that sweet golden clime

Where the traveler's journey is done;

What does the phrase STEPS OF THE SUN mean in the poem?

A.

temperature

B.

time of day

C.

lifetime

D.

solar energy

Item 7 shakespeare often puts the audience in a situation where they know more than one of the characters does. how does shakespeare increase the tension in the four-lovers story line by giving the audience information that one or more of the characters does not have? the audience knows that hermia’s father really approves of lysander and there is no need for hermia and lysander to run away. this knowledge builds tension because the audience wonders if hermia and lysander’s relationship will survive a night in the woods. the audience knows that helena really hates hermia and wants to hurt her. this knowledge builds tension when helena tells demetrius of hermia’s plan to run away because the audience wonders if hermia will be caught and punished. the audience knows that lysander and demetrius are under the spell, but helena and hermia do not. this knowledge builds tension and makes the audience eager to see what will happen next. the audience knows that oberon is observing the lovers, but the lovers do not know. this knowledge builds tension because oberon falls in love with helena and decides to become a human so he can marry her.

"alexandre, i know you don't like me, listen to me; listen, i beg you. but, my dear, how can this have happened? why, it's awful, awful! for goodness' sake, beg them, defend yourself, entreat them." based on the context clues in the paragraph, which group of words are synonyms of entreat?

70 ! i need an intro paragraph. here is the prompt, "suppose that the mayor of your city wants to declare a television-free week. no one in the city could watch tv. some people are for the idea, and others are against it. the local newspaper is devoting a special section to discussing the issue, and you want to write an article stating your view. which side do you take and why? " i am saying it should not be done. my reasons are the importance of news, children entertainment, and sports. i really need with my intro