When Swift the narrator suggests that his proposal is "modest," what

rhetorical technique is he using?

A. Hyperbole

B. Understatement

C. Idiom

D. Sarcasm

Test your use of context by choosing the best definition of the word "nettle" in the sentence below. It is difficult not to lose your patience when your classmates constantly nettle you by kicking the back of your chair or talking out of turn. 1.

Which of the following choices would be the most appropriate and insightful contrast to make related to the story "Rules of the Game?" A. contrasting Waverly and chess players who are not Chinese B.

When you're planning to go to the carnival after school, the clocks in every class practically run backward, and the school day lasts for about three weeks. What type of figurative language is being used?

What does the White Witch do to her enemies? (in The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe) A. reasons with them B. banishes them C. turns them into statues D. puts them in jail

Identify the correct sentence Kermit felt badder that Cathy's feelings were hurt Kermit felt badly that Cathy's feelings were hurt Kermit felt bad that Cathy's feelings were hurt Kermit felt baddest that Cathy's feelings were hurt

According to Goodman, what does it mean to "counter the culture

In the red badge of courage, what colors were the uniforms of the northern army? (with whom Henry fought?)

What is the chain of events driven by conflict and decision making in a text? A. plot B. characterization C. setting D. theme

Read the passage from "the tell-tale heart." and every night, about midnight, i turned the latch of his door and opened it-oh so gently!

How does Shakespeare make the common people appear to be less than noble