Read the following passage and then answer the question. the snow fell lightly leaving a thin dusting on the rooftops. bells rang in the distance. shoppers lined the sidewalks balancing brightly wrapped packages with neatly tied bows. it was perfectly lovely christmas eve in new england. what technique does the author use in this example? a.) brief description b.) elaborate metaphor c.) experimental punctuation d.) complex sentence structure

What are two goals of feminist literary criticism? select two options. to focus exclusively on female authors and female characters to explore restrictions placed on female characters in patriarchal societies to explore emotional rather than political or historical aspects of literature to evaluate the work of female authors who may be unappreciated to evaluate why female authors are morally superior to male authors

Which of the following statements is true?

From this story and the indian saying which precedes it, what can the reader conclude about the culture in which the tale is set? a) they believe that death is always signified by pigeons flying away. b) they think that the behavior of creatures in the natural world can indicate things that will happen to people. c) they believe that honest, hard work provides relief from the ravages of the natural world. d) they think that death isn't the end, but only the beginning of a new life.