Hroughout the essay, the author uses connotative words and phrases such as “treasure hunt” (line 13) that suggest a contest or competition is taking place in the desert. find several other examples of language that suggests competition. explain how these discrete, or separate, word choices work together to shape the overall meaning and tone of the essay.

When should you use encyclopedias such as wikipedia? a. never, it is not appropriate to use this source in college b. it can you get an overall understanding of the subject matter but is not considered a college-level source c. as long as wikipedia isn't the only source, it is always appropriate to use this source

How does the author create a surprise ending? cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

Pls excerpted from "hope is the thing with feathers" by emily dickinson [2] and sweetest—in the gale—is heard— and sore must be the storm— that could abash the little bird that kept so many warm— [3] i've heard it in the chillest land— and on the strangest sea— yet, never, in extremity, it asked a crumb—of me. in the last stanza, the author writes that the little bird “never … asked a crumb of me.” which type of figurative language is evident in these lines? a. onomatopoeia b. alliteration c. assonance d. personification