Scene three 20the sky is dark and business has slowed considerably at manny's family market. vincent shakes brandon's hand, him for his advice and training, and exits the store, and alexandra and brandon begin cleaning the front desk. 21alexandra: so, how'd our new recruit perform? 22brandon: he did surprisingly well, and he paid close attention to the methods i employed. he memorized produce codes and was enthusiastic about the entire experience—even when i asked him to return unwanted items to the shelves. you know, alexandra, i think vincent's going to be an excellent addition to the manny's family market team. read the passage on the left to answer the following questions: 22) what is the purpose of scene two in the play? a) to make the plot clearer b) to develop vincent's character c) to lighten the mood with humor d) to introduce brandon's character 23) what is the purpose of scene three in the play? a) to make the plot easier to follow b) to further develop brandon's character c) to give another's perspective of vincent d) to explain the duties of being a cashier

Occurrences of major earthquakes are considered unusual, but minor tremors happen frequently. which word is an adjective?

The following question asks about one or more selections from your literature textbook. you may use your textbook to answer this question. both “lob’s girl” and “jeremiah’s song” contain flashbacks. in a paragraph, explain what this plot technique adds to the stories. support your answer with one detail from each story.

Read the excerpt from act 3 of a doll’s house. mrs. linde: you seemed to me to imply that with me you might have been quite another man. krogstad: i am certain of it. mrs. linde: is it too late now? krogstad: christine, are you saying this deliberately? yes, i am sure you are. i see it in your face. have you really the courage, then—? mrs. linde: i want to be a mother to someone, and your children need a mother. we two need each other. nils, i have faith in your real character—i can dare anything together with you. krogstad [grasps her hands]. , , christine! now i shall find a way to clear myself in the eyes of the world. ah, but i forgot— how does the conflict in this passage develop a theme? mrs. linde creates a conflict by promising something she cannot give to krogstad, which develops the theme that empty promises can destroy relationships. krogstad continues the conflict by choosing clearing his name over having a life with mrs. linde, which develops the theme that you must often choose yourself over others. krogstad creates a conflict by deceiving mrs. linde about his intentions, which develops the theme that, in love, actions speak louder than words. mrs. linde resolves the conflict by committing to a new life with krogstad, which develops the theme that new beginnings are always possible.