A man is about to go on a date for the first time in 20 years. Before now, he had been in a long-term relationship, which has sadly come to an end. He just got too distracted by work, by friends, by everything except what he needed to focus on most. She became like a ghost around the house, a silent presence haunting the space they lived in, but otherwise preoccupied with her own ethereal concerns. He blames himself. Maybe he doesn't deserve to find love. Maybe he isn't suited to be in a relationship. He stops just short of stepping into the restaurant where his date is waiting for him. Finally, he decides to call his ex to ask her for advice. He always felt stronger with her in the picture, though he took her for granted until now. He needs just a little bit of that strength again. Which statement is a plausible theme in this story?A. More often than not, evil comes dressed in the guise of goodness. B.A man decides to call his ex of all people for advice on dating. C.People who are willing to grow do deserve second chances. D.Love at first sight does exist, and it can be a wonderful experience.

Read the quotation from "an occurrence at owl creek bridge." and now he became conscious of a new disturbance. striking through the thought of his dear ones was a sound which he could neither ignore nor understand, a sharp, distinct, metallic percussion like the stroke of a blacksmith’s hammer upon the anvil; it had the same ringing quality. he wondered what it was, and whether immeasurably distant or near by—it seemed both. its recurrence was regular, but as slow as the tolling of a death knell. he awaited each stroke with impatience and—he knew not why—apprehension. the intervals of silence grew progressively longer, the delays became maddening. with their greater infrequency the sounds increased in strength and sharpness. they hurt his ear like the thrust of a knife; he feared he would shriek. what he heard was the ticking of his watch. which best describes the effect of the narration in the excerpt? it suggests that the man being executed feels tranquil and at peace. it suggests that the narrator is sympathetic to the man being executed. it suggests that the plot will become less tense as the story continues. it suggests that the story will become more intense and mysterious.

Which of the number is main idea? plz i need to answer.

“felix seemed ravished with delight when he saw her, every trait of sorrow vanished from his face, and it instantly expressed a degree of ecstatic joy, of which i could hardly have believed it capable; his eyes sparkled, as his cheek flushed with pleasure; and at that moment i thought him as beautiful as the stranger.” choose two words from the description. explain the impact that one of the chosen words has on the tone, and the impact that the other word has on the meaning of the excerpt. use examples and evidence from the text to support the ideas in your response.