Read the excerpt from The Importance of Being Earnest. Algernon. Cecily is the sweetest, dearest, prettiest girl in the whole world. And I don't care twopence about social possibilities. Lady Bracknell. Never speak disrespectfully of Society, Algernon. How does this excerpt contribute to the development of the plot? It introduces the idea that Algernon has different values than his aunt. It foreshadows Algernon's deceptive behavior later in that afternoon. It leads to a disagreement between Algernon and Lady Bracknell. It shows that Algernon is hiding his true feelings about Cecily's background.

Which pair of uses of figurative language from "the caged bird" support the extended metaphor of freedom versus oppression? back of the wind; floats downstream his wings are clipped; his feet are tied the caged bird sings; the free bird thinks dawn bright lawn; grave of dreams

Westridge, ohio — more than 600 transportation employees went on strike at midnight last night after the westridge city council rejected their demand for a 10% pay increase. the strike affects all bus and rail services throughout westridge and the neighboring communities of turlock, smithfield, and lowell grove. "we hoped we would not be forced to strike, but until our demands are met, we really have no choice," said wanda thompson, a representative of the transportation employees union. "we simply don't get paid what we deserve." members of the westridge city council see the situation differently. "our employees already earn 6% more than the state average for similar transportation jobs," said raoul cobian, president of the westridge city council. hopefully the two groups can come to an agreement soon and bring this unnecessary strike to an end. what is the common name for the underlined information in the article?

What theme does don quixote's blunder about the windmill and his enthusiasm to fight the two monks he believes are "devilish and unnatural" suggest? a sense of earnest purpose can lead to impetuous behavior. true heroism fights without regard to personal expense fighting for justice inspires loyalty the average person gains by the efforts of a select few. next question ask for turn it in