Why did the author most likely write this passage?
a) to explain science in an exciting way
b) to describe the fun of roller coasters
c) to relate a humorous story about rides
d) to show the safety of modern coasters

Is expression of words or ideas opposed to what is literally meant or expected called.

The fact that ambrose bierce actually fought in the civil war has what impact on his writing in the occurrence at owl creek bridge

Read this excerpt from welty's "a visit of charity": "i'm a campfire i have to pay a visit to some oldlady," she told the nurse at the desk. this was a woman ina white uniform who looked as if she were cold; she hadclose-cut hair which stood up on the very top of her headexactly like a sea wave. marian, the little girl, did not tell herthat this visit would give her a minimum of only threepoints in her score."acquainted with any of our residents? " asked the nurse.she lifted one eyebrow and spoke like a man.which narrative technique does welty use to slow the pace of the story in thispassage? oa. limited descriptionsob. a gloomy settingoc. short sentencesod. complex sentences