How does the point of view of Fausto in “The No-Guitar Blues” contrast with the point of view of the husband and wife? a Fausto knows that the dog was not really in danger, but the husband and wife believe he rescued their dog b Fausto feels that the dog is dangerous and savage, but the husband and wife treat it as a beloved pet. c Fausto is only interested in helping the dog, but the husband and wife believe he wants money as a reward. d Fausto sees the husband and wife as threatening, but the husband and wife are only trying to help him.

This series of works has captured the imaginations of people all over the world. a. incarcerated c. jailed b. seized d. arrested

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.

Which statement is not true about run-on sentences? a. a run-on sentence has more than one clause. b. one way to correct a run-on sentence is to add a joining word c. one way to correct a run-on sentence is to add an appropriate punctuation mark. d. a run-on sentence has only one clause.