Which sentence uses dashes correctly?
a. everyone enjoyed the show—and gave a standing ovation—to the players.
b. a complex assignment—that is, one that requires research—usually takes a few days to complete.
c. my aunt's quilt was the most colorful one—red and purple—in the fair's quilting exhibit.
d. they use the same—decorations every year—i'm hoping they make new ones this time?

Read the excerpt from “to one in paradise,” by edgar allan poe. thou wast all that to me, love . . a fountain and a shrine, all wreathed with fairy fruits and flowers, and all the flowers were mine. how does poe use a sound device in the excerpt? he uses assonance to connect the images of architecture. he uses alliteration to draw attention to the images of his love. he uses cacophony to create a discordant sound of loss. he uses internal rhyme to enhance the rhythm of his lyrical poem.

3. of all the characters highlighted in the works included in this unit, which one did you relate to or identify with the most in terms of his or her struggles and conflicts? why? what was it about this character that made him or her affect you as he or she did? be sure to point to specific examples from the work to support your response.

Jared created a blog to describe his traveling adventures. the main purpose of his blog is most likely to a.) persuade b.) advertise c.) entertain d.) educate