Is the setting of "All Summer in a Day" a backdrop setting or an integral setting? Why?

If the author of the gift of the magi had made the reader aware of the gifts that jim had purchased in the beginning of the story this would be an example of

The cheerleading squad practiced their routine, they were still not ready to perform for an audience. choose the best transitional word or phrase to complete the sentence. a) however b) besides c) although d) therefore

Sloan manufacturing company is changing insurance carriers. this change will be effective january 1st. at that time, all employees will be asked to complete an eligibility form. this form will be available in the human resources department after december 15th. prior to that date, however, we will not have access to it. this upcoming change is very positive, and we are happy for the opportunity to provide insurance coverage to our employees. select the best answer the phrase "this upcoming change" refers to: a change in insurance benefits a change in insurance eligibility a change in employee benefits a change of insurance carriers