Read the passage.

in the short story, “like the sun,” by r. k. narayan, the central character, sekhar, decides to be completely honest in all things, even if it hurts other people’s feelings. on this same day, his boss, who is a terrible musician, asks sekhar to listen to him perform and evaluate his talent. because he has decided to be honest, sekhar must tell his boss the truth.

which literary device is the author using?

a. hyperbole
b. symbolism
c. irony
d. paradox

Which statement from "letter to his father" is similar to gregor's inability tocommunicate with his father as a bug in the metamorphosis?

In the space below, write a five-paragraph, 600-800 word persuasive essay arguing whether or not your chosen speech is effective in communicating its message, based on how it uses rhetorical strategies. include a clear thesis statement identifying whether, in your view, the speaker's argument is effective, based on his or her use of rhetorical strategies. explain why or why not. give your audience a sense of closure by providing a clear conclusion. throughout the essay, be sure to: use formal, objective language for an academic audience, connect your ideas using transitions that clearly tie together your ideas, base your argument on evidence from the text of the speech, and provide a clear conclusion about the speech's effectiveness.

What is one unique way in which the medium of tv can affect a message? a. by allowing the audience to review information and reflect on it b. by limiting the amount of coverage any one topic gets c. by using images and sound to give information context d. by reporting some types of information but ignoring other types