Based on the context of this sentence taken from "The Devil and Tom Walker," what is the meaning of the word termagant?

Tom's wife was a tall termagant, fierce of temper, loud of tongue, and strong of arm

strong

loud

quarrelsome

independent

How does the author balance the suspense of Scene 4 with the sadness of Scene 5? in anne frank

Read the excerpt from The Feminine Mystique. But on an April morning in 1959, I heard a mother of four, having coffee with four other mothers in a suburban development fifteen miles from New York, say in a tone of quiet desperation, "the problem.

Why does Shakespeare still matter and how does his writing reflect the human condition today?

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A. Judy told her roommate I'll arrive early for my first riding class, I'm so excited! B. Judy told her roommate "I'll arrive early for my first riding class. I'm so excited!" C.

Which of the following sentences best summarizes the purpose of the excerpt? It tells the audience exactly what will happen at the end of the play. It reveals the conflicting feelings Romeo has for Juliet and his family.

When writing a formal letter or e-mail, what kind of words should the writer use to convey a formal tone? Check all that apply. a. confidentb. dramaticc. polited. sentimentale. seriousf. unemotional

A student giving a presentation clasps her hands together over her heart. Which best describes the technique the student is using to keep her audience engaged? A. Using purposeful gestures to communicate words B.

10. Why would young readers identify with this novel? (The Outsiders)

What is a metaphor?

Which is a theme of "Kaddo's Wall? What goes around, comes around. o Generosity leads to poverty. Don't taunt hungry people with a wall of corn flour. O People of royal birth have more rights than common people.