Which is the correct use of the word genial?

a. marlene's genial nature was evident by her relentless grouchy attitude.
b. the genial dog jumped up on me and licked my face.
c. the tax collector was demanding and genial about the amount due.

How does the imagery used to describe the picture contrast with the imagery used to describe the news?

Match the author with the description a. ernest hemingway b. john steinbeck c. robert frost d. langston hughes (1) summers spent in pacific grove, california influenced the symbolism in his literature (2) his poetry includes simple, direct language. many are dramatic monologues written in free verse are about life on new england farms (3) the mood and tone of his literature is largely shaped by his experience as a soldier in world war 1 (4) his poetry and short stories include dialect and colloquialisms which gives his primarily african american characters distinctive voices

Which statement correctly analyzes how the passages work together to create a central idea?