Identify the speaker (5pts) and explain the meaning of the quote (5 pts) "Finding it so directly on the threshold of our narrative, which is now about to issue
from that inauspicious portal, we could hardly do otherwise than pluck one of its
flowers and present it to the reader. It may serve, let us hope, to symbolize some
sweet moral blossom, that may be found along the track, or relieve the darkening
close of a tale of human frailty and sorrow." (Chapter 1)

Read the following claim. people likely will continue making new year's resolutions despite often being unable to follow through on them. which selection from the article provides the best support for this statement?

Discuss ways in which these authors differ in style. refer to specific details from each story to support your points.

What type of external conflict occurs in the excerpt from “stephen crane’s own story”? it was now that the first mate showed a sign of losing his grip. to us who were trying in all stages of competence and experience to launch the lifeboat he raged in all terms of fiery satire and hammerlike abuse. but the boat moved at last and swung down toward the water. a. person versus person b. person versus nature c. person versus society d. person versus self i think its either b or d.