What is the tone of the following lines in "at the tourist centre of boston"? i seem to remember people, atleast in the cities, also slush , machines and assorted garbage. perhaps that was my private mirage which will just evaporate when i go back. -embarrassed -ironic -solemn -accusing

[he] let his gaze wander to the swirling water of the stream racing madly beneath his feet. a piece of dancing driftwood caught his attention and his eyes followed it down the current. how slowly it appeared to move! what a sluggish stream! what contrasting words are used to describe the stream in this passage?

Which of the following describes the structure of this excerpt best? a.free verse b.sonnet c.ballad d.blank verse

Which situation from a novel best reflects the following theme? prejudice can be found in unexpected places and is always hurtful to those exposed to it. a. community members admire a public figure until a child exposes him as a fraud b. witnesses to a violent attack remain quiet for fear of endangering their families o c. a talented doctor cannot get work in a neytown because he is an "outsider." d. a couple tries to keep their romance alive across a great distance but fails.