The literary device known as tone refers to
a. the author's attitude toward the subject and the reader.
b. the manner in which the characters interact.
c. the author's narrative point of view.
d. the rising action part of the story's plot.

Read the excerpt from act iii of the importance of being earnest. jack. [in a pathetic voice.] miss prism, more is restored to you than this hand-bag. i was the baby you placed in it. miss prism. [amazed.] you? jack. [embracing her.] yes . . mother! miss prism. [recoiling in indignant astonishment.] mr. worthing! i am unmarried! jack. unmarried! i do not deny that is a serious blow. but after all, who has the right to cast a stone against one who has suffered? cannot repentance wipe out an act of folly? why should there be one law for men, and another for women? mother, i forgive you. [tries to embrace her again.] what is the best conclusion that can be drawn about jack, based on his words and actions in this excerpt? he has a tendency to be rude. he is inclined to show his emotions. he has a tendency to be gullible. he is inclined to be unresponsive.

The unique structure of the opening lines of bart edelman’s poem “they shot wook kim” is meant to convey what main idea? select all that apply.

What is one possible theme for the poem forgetfulness