Questions tagged 'Literature'
135 questions
Jan 13, 2025
Almost everyone agrees that the first english novel was don quixote.
Almost everyone agrees that the first English novel was "Don Quixote." Is this statement: a. true b. false
Read the excerpt and answer the question. remember, christians, negroes, black as cain, may be refin’d, and join th’ angelic train.
The answer is letter D – that Africans can become refined Christians. Wheatley seeks to remind Christians by stating, “Remember, Christians…” She also employs a simile by comparing Negroes to Cain, wh...
Jan 12, 2025
An implied reference to a well-known event or work of art is
An implied reference to a well-known event or work of art is often referred to as an "allusion." Allusions enrich a text by drawing connections to cultural, historical, or artistic contexts, allowing...
English help Please will give 10 points!!!?
For this question, refer to the excerpt from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens on the Unit Test Reading Passages sheet. The word “likeness” in line 6 most nearly means ____. (Points: 2) a) fr...
Read the stanza below from the poem “tattoo” by gregg shapiro and answer the question that follows. if i could trade places with
In the stanza from the poem "Tattoo" by Gregg Shapiro, the speaker expresses a desire to protect someone. They describe using gauze and velvet to "absorb the shocks and treat his wounds." Additionally...
Jan 08, 2025
In ‘racing the storm,” which character is a foil to keri?
In "Racing the Storm," which character serves as a foil to Keri? Specifically, is it Anastasia, Lee, the truck driver, or the waiter?
Which elements are distinct to drama and not typically found in other written stories?
What are the unique elements of drama that set it apart from other forms of written storytelling?
Read the excerpt from Esperanza Rising. Isabel introduced Esperanza to Irene and Melina, two women who were hanging clothes to dry
Read the excerpt from Esperanza Rising: "Isabel introduced Esperanza to Irene and Melina, two women who were hanging clothes to dry on a long line stretched between the cabins and a tree. Irene had lo...
Which event most likely influenced the creation of the science fiction genre?
Which event is most likely to have influenced the creation of the science fiction genre? A. The Industrial Revolution B. World War I C. The Civil War D. The Gold Rush
What does “Strained Metaphor” Mean?
What does the term "strained metaphor" mean, and how is it typically used in literature or everyday language? Could you provide examples to help illustrate its meaning?