The climax in “The Bear” occurs when .

Smirnov challenges Popova to a duel
Popova brings out the pistols
Popova and Smirnov kiss
Smirnov proposes marriage

Which revision of this sentence best uses direct characterization?

How many syllables does a tanka have? a. 31 b. 17 c. 14 d. 10

Based on what he wrote in the inferno, which statement would dante most likely agree with? a. church leaders should be given leeway for their earthly actions since they are working for god. b. poets should be given a free pass to heaven since their words point others toward god. c. people, no matter their earthly status, should be judged by a fair god. d. churchgoers should be allowed into heaven just for attending church services. 2b2t