Choose one of the two quotes below, and explain in 1-2 sentences why it may be humorous to the reader. "The honest sailor took advantage of the Professor's enthusiasm to double the fare."
"The captain, M. Bjarne, was on board, and was rather surprised at the energy and cordiality with which his future
passenger shook him by the hand."

Which of the following sentences uses dashes correctly? a. i looked under the bed - get this - and there it was! b. i need - a lot of - colors for this painting. c. i can't believe my own - brother! - is now a mayor. d. tom and i - are planning - a wedding in june.

Directions: in 2 - 3 paragraphs respond to mack's idea about the "interplay of life and literature" in lines 92 - 100 in " why read shakespeare". 1. explain what it means to say that finding meaning in shakespeare "is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty and meaning in life". provide reasons that support your claim. 2. explain which is more important - that literature teaches readers about life or that understanding life readers understand literature. identify examples from literature you have read. 3. summarize your view of the interplay between literature and your own lives, explaining whether you see a connection or not and why.

How does the interaction between brutus and his servants varrus and claudio develop the plot of act iv of the tragedy of julius caesar