1. The fact that the honest man goes broke and starves to death is an example of. A) metaphor
B) verbal irony
C) situational irony
D) bad luck

2. The setting of "The Balek Scales" is .
A) fantasy world
B) sometime in the past
C) modern day
D) not given

3. The fact that the Baleks are exposed by their elevation to the aristocracy is an example of.
A) irony
B) personification
C) drama
D) foreshadowing

4. The quiet reception that the Balaks von Bilgan receive at Mass is an example of.
A) setting
B) characterization
C) foreshadowing
D) allusion

Arrange the sentences below to form a logical paragraph. an experienced rock climber knows that it takes a combination of knowledge and preparation to perform a successful climb. a successful climb begins with a proper foothold, carefully placing each foot on a ledge or crack then reaching for a solid hold, and finally pushing off. in addition to a proper foothold, a climber must be careful to check the integrity of the rock before stepping because it has to be solid clear through. a veteran climber judges the integrity of the rock and chooses not to climb on conglomerates, packed clay with lots of little rocks. but, such knowledge of rock is not the only preparation a skilled climber needs; equally important is the correct equipment. with these tools, knowledge of rock composition and equipment safety, a climber may experience many safe and enjoyable climbs.

Me ! select the correct answer. in his essay "civil disobedience," henry david thoreau wrote "that government is best which governs least." which answer best shows how this motto reflects transcendentalist principles? a. an ideal government does not exist, so anarchy is best for a nation. b. citizens require the government to define the difference between right and wrong. c. government can act as an impediment to the will and morality of individual men. d. an ideal nation is one that is not governed by a monarchy or dictatorship. e. government on a large scale is inefficient and should be managed at the state level.

In large cities such as new york city, a majority of citizens often take public transportation and leave their cars at home what is wrong with this text and visual aid