What elements of the poem contribute to the overall theme? a the poem combines joyous celebrations of life events with a satirical outlook on others. b the poem combines introspection with keen observances of the natural world. c the poem combines observations of society with objective analyses of the self. d the poem combines humorous commentary on the self with criticism of modern society.

What is the best definition for the underlined word based on the following sentence? "hester could not imbibe the true weight of her crime after seeing the hypocritical nature of her fellow puritans."

)claim: kids benefit from their time plugged into devices like tvs, tablets, and smartphones. which presents an alternative, or different, view on this topic? a) preschoolers often get learning the alphabet on public television shows. b) teens can conduct research on any subject using credible sources on the internet. c) elementary school children can play educational apps and games on tvs, tablets, and smartphones. d) middle school children sometimes copy negative behaviors of characters on tv and in video games, such as smoking and drinking.

There are many types of animals without back bones. what type of information will follow? a) a list of animals without backbones. b) the scientific name for animals without backbones. c) descriptions of animals with backbones. d) an explanation of where animals without backbones live.