What is the meaning of the word oppressive as it is used in this sentence at the end of paragraph 2: "i was eager to look on their faces; but there was no hole, no crack, through which i could peep. this continued darkness was oppressive." a. annoying b. stifling c. comforting d. silent

Which passage from the story best shows the author's use of surprise to advance the story? a. i'd have gone up to the boss and told him just what i think, tell him everything i would, let him know just what i feel b. "oh, god", he thought, "what a strenuous career it is that i've chosen! travelling day in and day out." c. and he looked over at the alarm clock, ticking on the chest of drawers. "god in heaven! " he thought. it was half past six and the hands were quietly moving forwards, it was even later than half past, more like quarter to seven. d. one morning, when gregor samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. submit

Nature is a recurring theme in early american literature. what view of nature does phillis wheatley provide in "an hymn to the evening"

In the song mallam sile sings in lines 113 through 130 the knife probably represents