Choose the best definition for this sentence.

Poverty was Shawn's private cross to bear.

a.) Shawn was concerned about poverty.

b.) Poverty was a burden for Shawn.

c.) Shawn had a heavy load to carry.

In which sentence does the verb agree with the subject? a. Dominoes or a board game are a good choice for tonight. b. Either Mom or Dad cook dinner for the family each night. c. Neither braids nor a ponytail keeps my hair out of my eyes.

Selfless acts can bring new hope in dark times. which setting best reflects the theme? Armand and Jerry's room, Lemire's Drugstore, the dance, outside with spring flowers

A (n) indicates that' something belongs to someone. it shows possession

Who ordered John Smith to be put to death? a. Chief Powhatan b. Pocahontas c. Tecumseh d. Chief Joseph

What is the term for a literary device that attributes human traits to objects? a. figurative language b. snap shots c. personification d. metaphor

What conditions and ideas made the Holocaust possible?

According to the introduction, Mary Shelley wanted to write what type of ghost story? A.) one that involved a tragic heroine B.) one that preyed on people's fear of sea creatures C.) one that evoked the unspoken fear of humans D.

Which of the following best describes the central idea of "To His Excellency, General Washington"? A. American patriotism and independence was guided by the powers of God. B. Washington was a righteous man. C.

Which statement best compares the structure of "harlem" and "The Weary Blues"?

Which underlined phrase correctly identifies an allusion? (As she left the concert hall,) Shonda was as bright as the sun because her recital was a brilliant success; Mozart could not have played the piece better.