Humor has always been an expression of the freedom of the human spirit; the ability to stand outside of life’s flow and view the whole scene—the incongruities, the tragedies outside of our control, the unexpected. which is the best definition for the word spirit as it is used in the selected sentence? a) pride and enthusiasm b) vital essence or energy c) air set in motion by breathing d) a rough breathing or aspiration

Read the sentence from barrio boy by ernesto galarza. "now, ernesto, you are the man of the family. you will take care of your mother until we are together in sacramento. which statement best describes the figurative language used in these sentences? a simile is used to compare ernesto to a man. a simile is used to paint a picture of family life. a metaphor is used to compare a man and his family. a metaphor is used to paint a picture of responsibility.

Write four sentences that incorporate ‘imagery’ (all of your senses) to describe a place that you like to visit.

Read this passage from "the pedestrian" by ray bradbury: which sentence best describes the overall impact of the setting?