Which of the following examples shows how the author uses the stylistic

device of diction?

OA) abundance of puns

OB) short, choppy sentences

OC) deliberate word repetition

OD) embedded Spanish phrases

Which sentence uses a verb that agrees with its compound subject? A. Either calculators or an adding machine make an accountant's work easier. B. Both cows and goats produces milk for cheese. C. The team members and the coach has left the field. D.

The main idea of the paragraph is best expressed in sentence number

In Valhalla hall of the chosen slain who is to the hall of Valhalla? 1) all of the fallen warriors from a battle 2) only the bravest of fallen warriors 3) half of the fallen warriors from a battle only the maidens who have lost their fathers

Which sentence does not contain any errors in punctuation or capitalization? A. The curious child asked "Why?" B. The curious child asked "why?" C. The curious child asked, "Why?"<-? D. The curious child asked, "Why"?

Excerpt from Walden Henry David Thoreau They were pleasant spring days, in which the winter of man's discontent was thawing as well as the earth, and the life that had lain torpid began to stretch itself.

Select the correct answer. Which is the best example of a strong research question? A. How do you reduce air pollution? B. Why is it important to be knowledgeable about air pollution? C. Do you care about vehicle gas emissions in the air? D.

Select the correct answer. By using complex syntax and academic diction, an author establishes which of the following? A. a reflective tone B. the voice of a student C. an optimistic tone D. the voice of an expert

Will a certain kind of setting always have the same effect in a story? why or why not?

What is the complete predicate in the following sentence? Jasmine has always dreamed of traveling to other countries.

Choose the sentence that uses a preposition to express a logical relationship. A. He practiced for the piano recital from early morning to late afternoon. B. Karen decided to stay home instead of going to the party. C.