"when [my father] was dead i realized that i had hardly ever spoken to him. when he had been dead a long time i began to wish i had." what rhetorical device is james baldwin most clearly using in this passage? a. allusion b. parralelism c. metaphor d. imagery the answer is

Why should college athletes not get paid for play claim: state the point of a of why they shouldn't then direct quotation to support why they shouldn't then explain a point b then direct quotation to support point b that you just answered above

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?

Which statement contains an opinion? the ants serve to protect the acacia from other plants and herbivores. the acacia depends on pollinators for the exchange of genetic material. the acacia has no chemical defenses to discourage herbivores. the ants provide the acacia with the best protection from other plants and herbivores.