"overall, the author would have been very successful at achieving his purpose if you were even slightly versed on the topic. unfortunately, i have no background in this topic, and i found the essay way too overwhelming to read." the tone of the passage above can be described as: a) detached b) defiant c) critical d) instructive

Writers try to let us know what is central to their writing. when we notice words such as "meanwhile," "afterward," "before," or "previously," an author is letting us know the order in which events happen. a paragraph that mostly uses these key words is arranged in what structural form?

In the play "sorry wrong number"which part of the story can you find heightened tension and suspense?

Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." again rainsford lifted the heavy knocker, and let it fall. the door opened then, opened as suddenly as if it were on a spring, and rainsford stood blinking in the river of glaring gold light that poured out. the first thing rainsford's eyes discerned was the largest man rainsford had ever seen—a gigantic creature, solidly made and black bearded to the waist. in his hand the man held a long-barreled revolver, and he was pointing it straight at rainsford's heart. the details of this excerpt show that rainsford sees ivan as a(n) individual.