Miguel is a 10th grader who wants to read for enjoyment. He reads at grade level, and he enjoys realistic fiction, thrillers, and mysteries. Based on this information, which books would Miguel most likely take on vacation? Select two options.

a graphic novel about a popular superhero
a self-help book about building self-confidence
a series of award-winning spy novels
a text detailing the biology of marine life
a story about a pioneer family on the Oregon Trail

Realism was a fairly influential and widespread literary movement in the united states in the latter half of the nineteenth century. which american writer is among the pioneers of american realism? a. ernest hemingway b. f. scott fitzgerald c. j. d. salinger d. mark twain

Returning from vietnam, we were indeed given a parade. crowds of screaming people waving signs — not just on one road, one day. no, they were everywhere. every day. on the streets, on the television, on the radio. a hot, angry tangle of shaking fists and ugly words that threatened us like a monster with a hundred heads. our country had chewed us up and spit us out, and now we were being treated as if it were our fault. what is one way the author's use of language contributes to the tone of this passage? a. the use of figurative language creates a feeling of resentment. b. the phrase "hot, angry tangle" is used sarcastically to create irony. c. the word "parade" is used sarcastically to create a lighthearted mood. d. the parallelism draws attention to the confusion of those returning.

Which of these events inspired many of stephen crane’s writings, including the story “an episode of war”?