You have been assigned to research edgar allen poe. your teacher is very clear that your speech should focus on why he is important to american literature. why would a definition speech be the best type of informative speech for this topic? a. poe’s mysterious death can be outlined b. poe’s entire life can be covered c. poe’s significance can be explained d. poe’s step by step rise to fame can be shown select the best answer from the choices provided a b c

4. at the conclusion of frankenstein, robert walton has an encounter with the monster, who arrives after victor frankenstein has died. perhaps surprisingly, the monster mourns his creator and expresses remorse over the fate that victor suffered. the monster pledges to destroy himself and then departs, disappearing as he goes further north. how does the monster’s behavior and attitude in this part of the novel affect the way readers view him? is he sympathetic? is he more hateful because it is only after victor has died that he relents? how does the change in the monster fit with the theme of duality in the novel?

Consider the title and souce of the following articles. which one is most likely to exhibit a bias? (a) how to roast beef," by the food editor of a magazine (b) americans experiencing greater fatigue than previous generations, " by a harvard researcher (c) "americans' worsening eyesight not related to computer screen usage," by the public relations director of a major computer manufacturer (d) "sharing the burden: a history of cooperation," by a college professor

Read the excerpt from the “thing about terry” which best describes how th pacing of events heightens tension?