Ihave a few questions about the book, 'a separate peace.'

1. why does gene train for the 1944 olympics?
a. gene has always dreamed of competing in the olympics.
b. gene will compete for finny since finny cannot because of his leg.
c. gene is competing with finny to get on the olympic team.
d. gene figures being in the olympics will keep him from going to war.

2. gene wants to visit the tree by the river and the "unusually hard" marble stairs.

what is this an example of?
a. allusion
b. conflict
c. foreshadowing
d. metaphor

Pl answer ! i nd ! the importance of being earnest presents characters who live for one thing and one thing only—to do whatever will bring them pleasure. what message does the play get across regarding the pursuit of pleasure? do you think the play paints a positive picture of this pursuit of pleasure or a negative picture? give specific examples from the play to explain your response. do you agree or disagree with this message regarding the pursuit of pleasure? why or why not? (25 points) respond in at least 2 paragraphs. you must answer all parts of the question and give examples from the play for support to earn full credit.

2. which of the following topics would be too broad for a speech lasting 5 to 10 minutes?

What is significant about the language in this excerpt from our town? select all that apply. it lacks specificity. it creates an enthusiastic tone. it makes weddings seem dull and uninspiring. it encourages the audience to make inferences about weddings.