Jim Smiley is best described as a -

a. gullible gambler

c. skilled risk taker

b. good storyteller

d. minister

Why do tom and the sloanes snub gatsby after asking him to dinner the great gatsby?

An idea that is played down or treated casually is called A. Understatement B. Paradox C. Irony D. Hyperbole

Which revision of this sentence best uses direct characterization?

Which of the following sentences shows proper parallel structure? A) Judith dislikes people who are rude, selfish, and they are self-centered. B) Judith dislikes people who are rude, selfish, and self-centered.

What position is the following adjective in? That balloon is not exactly red. attributive position appositive position predicate position

What is the direct object in the sentence? All of the grandchildren are playing tag in the backyard. A. grandchildren B. tag C. all D. backyard

Explain scouts confusion over the lesson on hitler in miss gates class and her remarks after the trial (from to kill a mockingbird)

How many stanzas are there and how many lines each? four stanzas, five lines five stanzas, four lines one stanza, twenty lines no stanzas, twenty lines

Why does Churchill most likely begin his speech by discussing Britain's recent battle loss? A. Because he wants to show that he is knowledgeable and trustworthy. B. Because he hopes to mislead German leaders about Britain's weaknesses. C.

Which words best describe Lindner's tone, based on his use of the phrase "in a certain kind of way"?