Which best summarizes the theme of "in just"? a. spring is a welcome time after a long winter. b. spring is a time when children like to dance. c. spring is a time of joyful rebirth and lively renewal. d. spring is time when getting muddy and dirty is encouraged.

Realism was a fairly influential and widespread literary movement in the united states in the latter half of the nineteenth century. which american writer is among the pioneers of american realism? a. ernest hemingway b. f. scott fitzgerald c. j. d. salinger d. mark twain

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.

What is the author's purpose in both patrick henry's speech and thomas paines common sense