In the video program, writer Martin Goldsmith says of the novelist James M. Cain, "He wrote with a meat cleaver." What does Goldsmith mean, not only in terms of Cain himself but of film noir writing in general?

Read the excerpt from "declaration of conscience" by margaret chase smith. the exercise of these rights should not cost one single american citizen his reputation or his right to a livelihood nor should he be in danger of losing his reputation or livelihood merely because he happens to know someone who holds unpopular beliefs. who of us doesn't? otherwise none of us could call our souls our own. otherwise thought control would have set in. this excerpt contains an example of

Which best explains the symbolism of changing weather in "the jilting of granny weatherall"?

Why does pumblechook choke on the brandy at christmas dinner? a. he has had too much to drink. b. mrs. joe had only spoiled brandy to serve him. c. pip replaced it with tar water. d. he becomes overexcited telling his story.