Sc. 2, Lines 496–497: Explain this instance of personification. What is being
spoken of as though it were human? Paraphrase it.

Why does josephine get upset at her father's funeral? a) she sees her father's ghost among the funeral guests. b) she thinks her father will never forgive her for having him buried. c) she's afraid that someone will interrupt her during communion. d) she thinks her mourning clothes aeen't as pretty as her sister's.

Read the excerpt from act iii of the importance of being earnest. jack. [in a pathetic voice.] miss prism, more is restored to you than this hand-bag. i was the baby you placed in it. miss prism. [amazed.] you? jack. [embracing her.] yes . . mother! miss prism. [recoiling in indignant astonishment.] mr. worthing! i am unmarried! jack. unmarried! i do not deny that is a serious blow. but after all, who has the right to cast a stone against one who has suffered? cannot repentance wipe out an act of folly? why should there be one law for men, and another for women? mother, i forgive you. [tries to embrace her again.] what is the best conclusion that can be drawn about jack, based on his words and actions in this excerpt? he has a tendency to be rude. he is inclined to show his emotions. he has a tendency to be gullible. he is inclined to be unresponsive.

What is the most likely the cumulative impact of the use of the word depict or depictions