The following line from "The Story of an Hour" describes Mrs. Mallard: "She did not stop to ask if it were or were not a monstrous joy that held her." Why might she consider her joy monstrous?

The writings of james baldwin and zora neale hurston express different perspectives on black culture in america because the two writers originate from different cultures hurston writes about women, while baldwin writes about men the two writers have contradictory opinions about racism in america hurston encourages positivity, while baldwin explores painful topics

In this excerpt, paine is attempting to convince readers that they must support the war to protect their financial interests. could potentially benefit from the spoils of the war. will blame themselves for not supporting the war. have righteous reasons to justify supporting the war. mark this and return save and exit

Which phrase best describes the role of irony in a written book? a. to validate readers’ beliefs b. to defy readers’ expectations c. to represent an idea d. to dramatize events apex