Elise needs to revise her essay’s conclusion to use a more formal tone. Hera is a Greek goddess you should get to know. I like her because she’s strong, smart, and beautiful. Which revision of Elise's conclusion best uses a formal tone? (A) Hera isn’t just an ordinary Greek goddess. She’s powerful because she’s beautiful, smart, and really strong. (B) Readers should become familiar with the Greek goddess, Hera. Her strength, wisdom, and beauty set her apart from other Olympians. (C) I think Hera is the greatest of the Greek goddesses. She’s not just beautiful, she’s also smart and strong. (D) Everyone who reads about Hera knows that she is a beauty. She also has strength and wisdom to boot!

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?

What does the morality play everyman say about fate and free will? develop a short response using examples from the text to support your answer.

In the story “seventh grade,” victor’s and michael’s hopes and expectations about girls often cause them to a.act in embarrassing ways. b.get into trouble at school. c.struggle with friendships. d.do poorly in their classes.