What does the word mesmerized means in this sentence. we were mesmerized by the gymnastics performance. In fact we were so fascinated that we lost track of time and watched performance for an hour.

read the passage from the poem "out, out-," what does the boy realize? then boy saw all - since he was old enough to know, big boy doing a man's work, though a child at heart - he saw all spoiled. He realizes the severity of his injury.

Read the sentence below: Soil is to a gardener as oil is to a landscape painter. Which literary device is used in this sentence? Allusion Analogy Hyperbole Metaphor

What last symbol of authority does Ralph still have at this time? (Ch. 11) a Piggy's glasses b His chieftainship c The conch d Piggy

Sherlock homes wait to go to Baskerville hall because a) he must first finish his current case. b) he does not believe the story about the hound. c) he thinks Scotland yard can solve the case.

Which is an important element of Gothic fiction? A. Supernatural events B. The absence of heroes C. Terror-filled dream sequences D. A focus on science

Throughout the story my life as a bat the author uses wry humor in the form of exaggeration and irony. Give an example of humor from the text how does humor develop the character of the narrator

How did Jonas feel about becoming the new Receiver?

In referring to the current time period as "the summer of the Negro's legitimate discontent," what is King rhetorically suggesting? A) He is questioning the legitimacy of the discontent felt by some.

What is one way to bore the reader? A. using sentences with variety in structure B. using paragraphs to support the thesis statement C. using sentences with correct grammar and spelling D. using the same words over and over

The following sentence has a dangling modifier. Having been taught to cook by her grandmother, most recipes were found easy to follow.