The setting of joseph conrad's heart of darkness is a british colony on foreign soil. this work provides the best example of which of the following?
a. literature manipulating world events for mass appeal
b. an author's use of plot to develop the setting
c. literature reflecting the historical context in which it is written
d. an author's use of characterization to establish mood

What is the central idea in this advice from branch rickey to jackie robinson?  

Secret in slovakia how does the author's use of foreshadowing in the opening paragraphs affect the passage? a. it creates excitement by revealing the narrator's hopes of receiving part of her great-aunt's estate. b. it creates dread through its vivid descriptions of the house; readers are aware that something terrible has happened within those walls. c. it creates mystery by suggesting that the narrator's view of the house will somehow change as a result of her experiences inside. d. it creates a sense of joy and anticipation by hinting that the narrator will be reconnected with her great-aunt.

Dogs make wonderful pets because they us stay happy and healthy. the topic sentence is "dogs make wonderful pets." , is this correct? i keep doubting myself.