In “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,” how do the stories about Jim Smiley’s horse and dog affect the development of the story about the jumping frog? A.) The stories set up the idea that Smiley assumed his clever training made his bets impossible to lose.
B.) The stories set up the idea that Smiley lost bets concerning previous animals.
C.) The stories set up the idea that Smiley relied on his animals for income.

What is more suitable: i hope you have a good time in ireland or i hope you are having a good time in ireland?

Why does a coyote decide to take care of bill and if you need the story’s name it is pecos bill

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?