Which phrase from the book excerpt best helps a reader understand the meaning of the term “startle response”?

Sonnet 57 being your comprehension your servant is the a. speaker b. person addressed in the poem c. husband of the speakers beloved d. beloveds serving woman

What is the theme of "the story of the fisherman”?

The adventures of tom sawyer, chapter 6 (excerpt) what does tom do to get sid’s attention? a) tom lies in bed as he tries to think of an excuse to miss school b) tom knocks a book on the floor to wake sid up c) tom tells sid that he is suffering from an infected toe and a loose tooth d) tom groans and says, “ when i’m gone…”, so sid will call for aunt polly’s how does sid react to tom as he pretends to die? a) so it becomes anxious and asks if tom is dying b) sid knows tom is faking but joins in with tom’s game c) sid takes tom seriously and makes a list of tom’s valuables d) sid knows tom is a lying and immediately runs to tell aunt polly