It was about dusk, one evening during the supreme madness of the carnival season, that I encountered my friend. He accosted me with excessive warmth, for he had been drinking much. The man wore motley. He
had on a tight-fitting parti-striped dress, and his head was surmounted by the conical cap and bells. I was so
pleased to see him that I thought I should never have done wringing his hand.
What is the purpose of the author's description of Fortunato's clothing?

You have been given the assignment of speaking about the affects of illegal drug use on youth in america. which of the following types of research is likely not to be necessary while preparing for your speech? a. a government website with statistics on convictions for possession among adolescents under the age of 18 b. a library book about the pharmaceutical drug industry in america c. a recent article from cnn.com about a special home for teenagers addicted to drugs d. a website that provides support for parents whose children are in rehab

Select the correct answer to which literary movement did ambrose bierce belong? a.romanticism b.realism c.naturalism d.neoclassicism

Which example is presented in chronological