Read this stanza from the poem “dreams,” by paul laurence dunbar.
which figure of speech is used in the bold line?
***the waning wealth, the jilting jade—***
a.
personification
b.
onomatopoeia
c.
metaphor
d.
alliteration

Hamlet is often called a tragic hero who is torn between thought and action. why does he not kill claudius when he sees him in act iii, scene iii? why does he kill polonius in act iii, scene iv? how do these two actions affect your understanding of hamlet as a man of thought or a man of action? your answer should be at least 250 words.

Which statement most strongly develops a positive tone? a. i was happy when i received my first paycheck for my hand work. b. winter break is approaching quickly, and i cannot wait to go shopping for gifts. c. going to the beach is one of my favorite activities; i love surfing and paddle boarding. d. a sense of accomplishment overwhelmed me as i stepped into into the stage that sunny, glorious day of graduation.

What is the primary theme of ha jin’s “a decade”?