Which two phrases in the passage give clues to the meaning of the word mire?
the day of the big soccer tournament had arrived, and jillian was not in a good mood. part of her bad mood was due to her teammates’ unending chatter, but most of it was due to the dogged weather. usually, the rain showers lasted anywhere between a few minutes to an hour. but this time, the downpour had started last night and refused to show any signs of stopping. even if it did let up, there was no hope for poor jillian. the constant rain had turned the soccer field into a mire, filled with slushy mud that would trap your feet and pull you down. neither coach wanted to let her team play in such a swamp. unless someone had access to an indoor gym big enough to fit 20 players, jillian was stuck listening to her teammates babble about the latest school gossip.

Which of the following is an example of a periodical?

What statements best describes king's purpose in writing the letter?

Read the excerpt from act 3 of a doll’s house. mrs. linde: you seemed to me to imply that with me you might have been quite another man. krogstad: i am certain of it. mrs. linde: is it too late now? krogstad: christine, are you saying this deliberately? yes, i am sure you are. i see it in your face. have you really the courage, then—? mrs. linde: i want to be a mother to someone, and your children need a mother. we two need each other. nils, i have faith in your real character—i can dare anything together with you. krogstad [grasps her hands]. , , christine! now i shall find a way to clear myself in the eyes of the world. ah, but i forgot— how does the conflict in this passage develop a theme? mrs. linde creates a conflict by promising something she cannot give to krogstad, which develops the theme that empty promises can destroy relationships. krogstad continues the conflict by choosing clearing his name over having a life with mrs. linde, which develops the theme that you must often choose yourself over others. krogstad creates a conflict by deceiving mrs. linde about his intentions, which develops the theme that, in love, actions speak louder than words. mrs. linde resolves the conflict by committing to a new life with krogstad, which develops the theme that new beginnings are always possible.