irony is A. the contrast between the plot and the conflict B. the differences between major characters C. the contrast between changes the characters make D. the contrast between expectation and reality

How does the dialogue between henry and his friends? “californians tale”

Excerpted from "the children's hour" by henry wadsworth longfellow a whisper, and then a silence: yet i know by their merry eyes they are plotting and planning together to take me by surprise. a sudden rush from the stairway, a sudden raid from the hall! by three doors left unguarded they enter my castle wall! look carefully at the lines above. a poem with this particular rhyme scheme is best read a. line by line. b. with long pauses. c. phrase by phrase. d. with a strong rhythm.

Identify how chekhov’s background and beliefs may have influenced his short story “the bet”.