The critics were distressed that an essayist of such glowing ... could descend to writing such dull, uninteresting prose.

A. obscurity

B. ill-repute

C. shallowness

D. promise

E. amiability

Each frightening flap of his feathered wings What poetic device does this line use? A. Alliteration B. Eye rhyme C. Simile D. Metaphor

Which book citations are formatted correctly? Check all that apply. 1:Harwood, Ronald. Mandela. New York: New American Library, 1987. Print. 2:Brookes, Edgar Harry. Apartheid. Barnes & Noble, Print. New York: 1968. 3:Maltz, Leora. Nelson Mandela.

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly. A. I like to eat strawberries, they are by favorite. B. I ate: strawberries, blueberries, a banana, and an orange. C. When I have a bad day, I like to go to the park; it's so peaceful there. D.

What I said the definition of cliche? A. Overused figures of speech are known as cliches. B. Underused figures of speech are known as cliches. C. Overused figures of speech are known as metaphors. D. Overused figures of speech are known as similes.

Which ideas are associated with the term Edwardian? A. restrained elegance in art, fashion, and architecture B. overindulgence and lavish spending C. equal rights and opportunities for all D. a strong belief in fate and predestination

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.

The story in the poem Beowulf spans a period of how many years?