American English words such as pecan savanna and hickory have their origins in

Who says the following and why? I swear Odysseus is on native soil, here and now! Poised or on the prowl, learning of these rank crimes he's sowing seeds of ruin for all [the] suitors. So clear, so true, that bird-sign I saw" * A.

The author of Fast Food Nation claims that the fast-food industry prefers to employ underskilled workers. The author best offers support by providing

He wore the rings and pins and badges of different fraternal orders to which he belonged; even his cuff buttons were engraved with hieroglyphics, and he was more inscribed than an Egyptian obelisk.

In all three selections - -"Dust on Dirt Tracks," Straw Into Gold," and "Mother Tongue"- - the authors reflect on what inspired them to become writers.

Considering the content of the high-interest article, why would the author begin with a quotation by William Wilberforce?

Which of the following often ends with a surprise for the readers? Films Short stories

What describes the climax in "The Monkey's Paw"?

True or False: "Play" and "drama" are synonymous and can be used interchangeably.

The subject of a sentence cannot be a noun clause. a. True b. False

How does the following quote from paragraph 22 contribute to the development of central ideas in the passage? "And so you just keep pushing, and you try and make it the best for the rest of your life.