Read the excerpt from "Violets" by Alice Dunbar-Nelson. And the Easter bells chimed a solemn requiem as the flames slowly licked up the faded violets. Was it merely
fancy on the wife's part, or did the husband really sigh,-a long, quivering breath of remembrance?
Which explains the most likely purpose of placing this question at the end of the story?
o The author intends for the reader to develop sympathy for the character of the wife.
The author intends for the reader to develop a dislike of the girl who sent the violets.
O The author intends for the reader to reflect further upon the husband's inner life and emotions.
The author intends for the reader to reflect further on the funeral of the young girl.

Which line from chaucer’s general prologue to canterbury tales is a reference to the feudal social structure of medieval england

Select all the correct answers. in which two sentences does the author use an ironic tone toward the subject? a. she had no dowry, no expectations, no way of being known, understood, loved, married by any rich and distinguished man; so she let herself be married to a little clerk of the ministry of public instruction. b. natural ingenuity, instinct for what is elegant, a supple mind are their sole hierarchy, and often make of women of the people the equals of the very greatest ladies. c. the girl was one of those pretty and charming young creatures who sometimes are born, as if by a slip of fate, into a family of clerks. d. she dressed plainly because she could not dress well, but she was unhappy as if she had really fallen from a higher station.

Select the correct sentence. a. i feel well about starting my new classes this semester. b. despite her inexperience, helen did surprisingly well in the gymnastic competition. c. justin has a great sense of humor and can tell a joke really good. d. that tie looks well with your shirt.