What is a stark comparison between two things called? 

While Puritanism focused on faith, Romanticism focused on... 

What does the devil symbolize in "The Devil and Tom Walker?"

What does the shortcut symbolize in "The Devil and Tom Walker?"

What do the rotting trees symbolize in "The Devil and Tom Walker?"

What do the green glasses lying on top of the bible symbolize in "The Devil and Tom Walker?"

One day that Tom Walker had been to a distant part of the neighborhood, he took what he considered a short-cut homeward, through the swamp. Like most short-cuts, it was an ill-chosen route. The swamp was thickly grown with great, gloomy pines and hemlocks, some of them ninety feet high, which made it dark at noonday and a retreat for all the owls of the neighborhood. It was full of pits and quagmires, partly covered with weeds a mosses, where the green surface often betrayed the traveler into a gulf of black, mothering mud; there were also dark and stagnant pools, the abodes of the tadpole, the bull-frog, and the water-snake, where the trunks of pines and hemlocks lay half-drowned, half-rotting, looking like alligators sleeping in the mire. 

What is the tone in the text?

This literary device reveals the intervention of cosmic forces and often represents psychological or spiritual conflict. 

Which theme best matches the story of "The Devil and Tom Walker?"

What does the veil symbolize in "The Minister's Black Veil?"

Which best matches the theme in "The Minster's Black Veil?"

So the next night, after midnight, four men crossed Miss Emily's lawn and slunk about the house like burglars, sniffing along the base of the brickwork and at the cellar openings while one of them performed a regular sowing motion with his hand out of a sack slung from his shoulder. They broke open the cellar door and sprinkled lime there, and in all the outbuildings. As they're crossed the lawn, a window that had been dark was lighted and Miss Emily sat in it, the light behind her, and her upright torso motionless as that of an idol. They crept quietly across the lawn and into the shadow of the locusts that lined the street. After a week or two the smell went away.

Which of the following inferences is best supported by the above passage of "A Rose for Emily?"

From that time on her front door remained closed, save for a period of six or seven years, when she was about forty, during which she gave lessons in china-painting. She fitted up a studio in one of the downstairs rooms, where the daughters and granddaughters of Colonel Sartoris' contemporaries were sent to her with the same regularity and in the same spirit that they were sent to church on Sundays with a twenty-five-cent piece for the collection plate. Meanwhile her taxes had been remitted.

Based on the passage (paragraph 51) which of the following responses best explains why the townspeople sent their daughters for lesson with Emily?

Which of the following statements most closely summarizes the townspeople's view of Emily throughout "A Rose for Emily?"

What effect does the structure (the timeline that jumps around) of "A Rose for Emily" have on the text? Select all that apply. 

 He had a wife as miserly as himself; they were so miserly that they even conspired to cheat each other. Whatever the woman could lay hands on she hid away; a hen could not cackle but she was on the alert to secure the new-laid egg. Her husband was continually prying about to detect her secret hoards, and many and fierce were the conflicts that took place about what ought to have been common property.

According to how it is used in the above text, what is the meaning of the word miserly?

When her father died, it got about that the house was all that was left to her; and in a way, people were glad. At last they could pity Miss Emily. Being left alone, and a pauper, she had become humanized. Now she too would know the old thrill and the old despair of a penny more or less.

According to how it is used in the above text, what is the meaning of the word pauper?

At the close of the services the people hurried out with indecorous confusion, eager to communicate their spent-up amazement, and conscious of lighter spirits the moment they lost sight of the black veil. Some gathered in little circles, huddled closely together, with their mouths all whispering in the center; some went homeward alone, wrapped in silent meditation some talked loudly and profaned the Sabbath-day with ostentatious laughter. A few shook their sagacious heads, intimating that they could penetrate the mystery, while one or two affirmed that there was no mystery at all, but only that Mr. Hooper's eyes were so weakened by the midnight lamp as to require a shade. 

According to how it is used in the above text, what is the meaning of the word ostentatious?

Makes the story easier to follow and understand, allowing readers to absorb the plot without confusion. It can build suspense through a clear buildup of events.

Can create intimacy and immediacy, allowing readers to experience a character's mental state in real time. However, it can also be disorienting, as it mimics the chaotic nature of thoughts.

Can engage readers actively, requiring them to piece together the timeline and relationships between events. This can create a more immersive and thought-provoking experience but may also lead to confusion if not executed well.

Can heighten tension and intrigue, as readers become eager to discover how the narrative reaches the hinted future.

Create suspense and deepen emotional connections by revealing important past experiences. They can lead to empathy for characters, as readers see how past events shape their present circumstances.

Who was heavily influenced by "Civil Disobedience"?

Which statement primarily appeals to pathos to support the position that the winter holiday season has become too commercialized?

Which statement primarily appeals to ethos, or character, to support the position that schools should eliminate long summer vacations in favor of a year-round calendar?

Which logical fallacy is used in the text? You won't find a single polite person in a big city. I went downtown today, and no one would stop to give me directions! Those city dwellers have got some nerve!

Which logical fallacy is used in the text? You won't find a single polite person in a big city. I went downtown today, and no one would stop to give me directions! Those city dwellers have got some nerve!

Which logical fallacy is used in the text? Frankly, most science fiction is poorly written. I read a science fiction novel once, and it was garbage, so I've avoided the genre ever since.

Which logical fallacy is used in the text? I pulled Pablo off the project because his work was sloppy. He works with Dakota, so she is probably sloppy too.

Identify whether the sentence is a dialogue quote or a flow quote. Sideshow Mel noticed that "those nerdy, Einstein types" often became millionaires.

Identify whether the sentence is a dialogue quote or a flow quote.

As Baily Stevenson began painting my portrait, I blurted suddenly, "Does my hair look okay?"

Identify whether the sentence is a dialogue quote or a flow quote.

I argued that, even if Queen Elsa was tired, "another round of hopscotch never hurt anybody."

Is the bolded portion of the sentence a complete or incomplete thought?

Matt LeBlanc admitted that he could use some help: "Would you mind holding the ladder while I paint the ceiling purple?"

Matt LeBlanc admitted that he could use some help: "Would you mind holding the ladder while I paint the ceiling purple?"

True or false: The above example is an appropriate use of a colon to introduce a quote.

Select the correct use of punctuation when embedding the quote.

Select the correct use of punctuation when embedding the quote.

Select the correct use of punctuation when embedding the quote.

What do you need in the top, left-hand side of an MLA format paper? Select all that apply.

Indicate whether the example item provided is correctly typed or incorrectly typed. 

What is the special indent called on the last page of your essay?

Writing Sample

School uniforms present both advantages and disadvantages within educational settings. One benefit of school uniforms is the reduction of social pressure related to clothing choices, as all students are required to wear the same attire regardless of economic background. This uniformity can foster a sense of community and equality among students, potentially decreasing bullying or judgment based on appearance. Additionally, uniforms simplify the morning routine and may promote a more focused academic environment by minimizing distractions related to fashion trends.

However, school uniforms also limit opportunities for students to express individuality through personal style. Clothing often serves as a form of self-expression, and mandatory uniforms restrict this creative outlet. Furthermore, some uniforms may be uncomfortable or unsuitable for varying weather conditions, leading to physical discomfort throughout the school day. While intended to reduce costs, school uniforms can still place a financial burden on families who must purchase specific clothing items in addition to other educational expenses. As a result, some argue that a flexible dress code would balance the need for appropriate attire with the desire for personal expression.

Which is the best transition sentence to place between the two paragraphs above?

Writing Sample

Cell phones can be really harmful to mental health because they make it easy to compare yourself to others online. Social media shows people’s “perfect” lives, and it can make someone feel like they’re not good enough. Also, being on a phone too much can lead to less sleep since people stay up late scrolling or texting. Not getting enough sleep can make someone feel more stressed or anxious during the day. Plus, always checking notifications can make it hard to focus or relax because it feels like there’s always something new to respond to. Over time, all of this can add up and make mental health worse.

What is the main idea of the above passage?

Embed the quote into a sentence either using a flow quote, dialog quote, or colon.

"18.8 percent of public schools required that students wear uniforms."

From National Center for Education statistics.