How are the first two lines ironic?
the contrast of torturing and arising present a
reality that is opposite of what is expected,
smiles appear on the faces of people who
suffer deeply, which contradicts what is
expected
contrasting statements about the smile and
christ present a reality opposite of what is
expected.
contradictory statements about "we" and
"thee" present a reality opposite of what is
expected.

What would be an example of foreshadowing in a story about a magician who ends up going bad from too much power? a. the author shows the magician preparing his tricks before a show. b. the narrator describes the magician's rise in popularity at the beginning of the story. c. the reader is first introduced to the magician having fun scaring audiences with his tricks. d. the story begins on a cold autumn day in the suburbs of a big city

5. how might the statement, “the almighty has his own purposes” (line 39) relate to lincoln’s purpose in giving this speech?

What can be inferred about the cyclops in this excerpt from homer’s odyssey?