In literature, what is the increase of tension within a story that drives the plot toward the climax

What does friar Lawrence mean when he says "nature's tears are reasons for merriment"

In "The Fall of the House of Usher" Poe includes a set of verses written by Roderick. How does this poem contribute to the story's theme do they share any similarities?

In which choice is the ellipses used correctly to revise the following sentence from Heart of Darkness? The Nellie, a cruising yawl, swung to her anchor without a flutter of the sails, and was at rest.

Which paragraph provides the BEST variety in sentence patterns? First, we went to the battlefields at Gettysburg. Then, we saw Underground Railroad sites. Then, we had a paddle boat ride on the Susquehannah River.

Compare and contrast the personality of the narrator and her mother in the story museum indians

Which word can the prefix (bi-) be added? a) minute. b) weekly. c) daily. d) hourly

Joshua is researching the works of author Mary McCormick, and he is using this text as a source. Which BEST describes the source?

In the first paragraph on page 2, Stanton uses such phrases as "the family of man" and "people of the earth." What idea does this wording convey that Stanton develops later in the speech?

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier? A. Many a child watches as the teenager rolls down the street. B. A flip, a grind, and an ollie are all tricks that challenge this daring skater. C.

Each of the following is a definition that applies to homonyms except: A. words that have the same pronunciation and have the same spelling B. words that have the same pronunciation but have different spelling C.