Which of the following statements about em dashes is NOT true?

1) Em dashes can replace a semicolon.

2) Em dashes can replace a pair of parentheses.

3) Em dashes can replace a pair of commas.

4) Em dashes can replace a colon.

Which detail is part of the rising action of this story? Question 16 options: A.) Mr. Peters is sitting on a bench on Cherry Street reading the newspaper. B.) Samara spends weeks working on a presentation for the town zoning board. C.

Which excerpt from "The Cask of Amontillado" best illustrates the sarcastic tone of the narrator? "Come," I said, with decision, "we will go back; your health is precious. You are rich, respected, admired, beloved; you are happy, as once I was.

How do Norma's personal desires affect the outcome of the story? The passage is named Button, Botton

What type of figurative language does Poe use in line 36 of his poem "Annabel Lee"?

Sheryl's parents have told her that she is "grounded" and will not be allowed to watch any television for a week, because she is not completing her assignments on time. This is an example of:A. negative punishment B. negative reinforcement C.

In part two of Trifles, which of the following is an example of dramatic irony? The audience knows Mrs. Hale has the dead bird in her coat pocket, but the men in the story do not. Mrs. Hale feels guilty about not visiting Mrs. Wright, but Mrs.

If you're trying to reduce your debt, which of these expenses should you consider cutting out or cutting back on first? A. Rent B. Utilities C. Dining out D. School

The following lines of poetry are an example of which sound device? This is the pond, and these are my feet. This is the rooster, and this is more of my feet Alliteration Repetition Onomatopoeia Rhyme

How can a speaker vary the tone of the speech? a. by asking the audience questions b. by using the space around the podium c. by making eye contact with the audience d. by changing the inflection of the voice

Courtney is writing an argumentative research paper. Which step should she complete before she provides reasons? A. Explore all objections B. Make a claim C. Interview an expect D. Provide citations for references