How do one address an unknown gender with the highest level of formality, without knowing his/her name in a face-to-face conversation?

Lets's say you were writing an essay about "What It Meant To Be American" what is a good hook you would put to start your essay?

From the story "Marigolds": Lizabeth's "world had lost its boundary lines," when she overheard her father crying to her mother. What can we assume about the character of the father because of her reaction to this moment?

What is the tone in the short story tell-tale heart

How does dramatic irony strengthen our relationship with Hamlet, while at the same time alienating us from the Elizabethan conventions and customs?

Direct or indirect Toby's next move in the game was clever and quick, just like his reputation

Churl! i cannot believe you stole my idea and presented it as you own! a. how nice b. how rude c. shame d. awful

One of Magellan's ships explored the ___ of South America for a passage across the continent.

In "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin, what is the most likely reason that Chopin refers to the main character as Mrs. Mallard rather than using her first name?

Which word in the sentence does the adjective modify? That was a very tasty sandwich! A. that B. very C. was D. sandwich

Choose the complete sentence. Before the audience was seated. May have a bad case of the flu. No one expected that outcome. The flickering light in the hallway.