Read the excerpt below and answer the question. But it would have been worth any statesman's money to have heard the profound discussions that sometimes
took place, when by chance an old newspaper fell into their hands from some passing traveler.
What is ironic about Irving's description of Rip Van Winkle and his friends in the passage?
The men aren't really politically knowledgeable.
There were no newspapers during this period.
The men never talked to one another
The men never talked to travelers.

Read the excerpt from chapter 18 in frankenstein. alas! to me the idea of an immediate union with my elizabeth was one of horror and dismay. i was bound by a solemn promise which i had not yet fulfilled and dared not break, or if i did, what manifold miseries might not impend over me and my devoted family! could i enter into a festival with this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground? i must perform my engagement and let the monster depart with his mate before i allowed myself to enjoy the delight of a union from which i expected peace. examine this excerpt to analyze the way the author’s choice of words adds to the meaning and impacts the tone of this portion of frankenstein. what does victor mean when he talks about “this deadly weight yet hanging round my neck and bowing me to the ground”? how do these words affect the tone at this point in the story? use examples and evidence from the text to support your analysis. frankenstein chapter 18

How did the people of sighet respond to moishe the beadles tales

Read the excerpt from president franklin roosevelt's "day of infamy" speech. which sentence shows his use of ethos? japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the pacific area. the facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. the people of the united states have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation. as commander in chief of the army and navy i have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. but always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. no matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the american people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.