Which option best demonstrates how the author creates an element of surprise in the story? By including that Mathilda's husband unexpectedly presents her with an invitation to a ball at the palace.

By including that Mathilda's husband unexpectedly presents her with an invitation to a ball at the palace.

By describing Mathilda's response when she discovered the necklace in Mme. Forestier's jewel box.

By describing Mathilda's response when she discovered the necklace in Mme. Forestier's jewel box.

By integrating an account of how Mathilda has become old and worn due to her poor circumstances.

By integrating an account of how Mathilda has become old and worn due to her poor circumstances.

By including Mme. Forestier's admission that the necklace was not valuable.

Read this excerpt from "birdfoot's grampa.” but, leathery hands full of wet brown life, knee deep in the summer roadside grass, he just smiled and said they have places to go to too. why does the author use the words "wet brown life” in this excerpt? a to show that the grass is still alive and growing b to indicate that the mud is all over everything c to signify how wet the night has become d to point out that the toads are living things

Read the following short excerpt of student writing. use your vocabulary and grammar knowledge to determine which suggestions you would make to improve his or her grammar and word choice. i really thought she loved me but i discovered her grave betrayal one afternoon. it was easy to figure out because she accidentally sent a text to me that was meant for him. i was confused by the text because it said, "don't tell mike." i felt insulted that she thought she could get away with this infidelity. at first i felt very angry bitter and hateful but then i felt so hopeless and depressed. i longed for her to call me. i thought if i could just hear her pleasing voice, maybe then i would not be filled with such bitterness. instead of calling her i talked to another friend who is good at listening and feeling my pain. talking with her makes me feel euphoric. i think i may be on the road to recovery.what word would you suggest to replace the underlined word or words in this excerpt? instead of calling her, i talked to another friend who is (good at listening and feeling my pain). talking with her makes me feel euphoric. amorous sentimental empathetic grave

The essay sea stars by barbara hurd. what point is the author making by comparing a sea star missing an arm to a human losing a limb?