describe what emerson compares to these things and events: planting corn, an iron string, a joint-stock company, a shadow on the wall.

According to the opening paragraph, what keeps sinners from falling into hell?

Which statement about changes that occurred during the Industrial Revolution is true? A) Industrialization did not take place in countries that had representative governments.

Why is the Ghost Of Christmas Past described as a child and a old man?

Which sentence best states the theme of the excerpt? Gilgamesh backed away. He said, " How dreadful Humbaba's face has become! it is changing into a thousand nightmare faces, more horrible than I can bear. I fee haunted. I am too afraid to go on.

Which theme does the story of Cupid and Psyche convey? A. You must be humble before you can achieve your greatest goals. B. If you are patient, faithful, and pure, good things will come to you. C.

What is structure? A. The speed at which a narrative is told B. A text's framework and organization C. An author's choice of words in a text D. The order of events in a narrative

In The Autobiography, why does Franklin rank his virtues in the order he does? He believes his character flaws demand that he master certain virtues first. He ranks them in order of importance so that the greatest will be mastered first.

According to your reading material, which of the following would not be deleted or replaced when editing your eassay for more concise writing? a. particular, b. regarding, c. as a whole, d. all of a sudden

Based on the context in which it appears, what does the word mantilla most likely mean in this excerpt from 1001 Nights? A ... a type of store B. a type of chariot C. a type of jewelry D. a type of clothing

King quotes a 72-year-old woman who participated in the bus boycott as saying, "My feets is tired, but my soul is at rest." Why does King include this quote? It illustrates how people in Montgomery had a different attitude from people in Birmingham.