What is a formal way of saying 'one-upping' or a person trying to be better than others?

What identifies the theme demonstrated by the villagers rejection of Mowgli? A. You should never disobey a law. B. Breaking the laws of society will lead to punishment. C. Fear and misunderstanding can destroy a society. D.

What is the value of being a smart risk taker?

Rewrite the following sentence to eliminate cliches, jargon, and redundant language. 1. it would appear that a large number of houses were damaged subsequent to the flood. 2.

Read the following passage and answer the question. "I'm not sleepy," said Rainsford. "I'm going to smoke another pipe on the afterdeck." ... Rainsford, reclining in a steamer chair, indolently puffed on his favorite brier.

To whom does Beowulf give the treasures he has earned?

Based on the events in Barrio Boy what is the best inference about Ernesto's mother?

In this chapter, Grover says, "Most people, well, they just lived. Nothing special, good or bad." Do you think this is true? Do you think people are good by nature, or bad, or just neutral?

Complete the analogy, horse : quadruped : : human?

The team attacked but couldn't score a goal. Then, through a/an ordinary piece of good fortune, the other team accidentally kicked the ball into the wrong goal.

There are 3 comparisons in this, can you tell me what is compared to what and if they are simile, personification, or metaphor: "The owl sat on the branch like a statue. He was frozen solid as he watched his prey.