The cashier locked eyes with Diego. "May I take your order?" she asked.
"Well," Diego began, looking away immediately. "You see, I'd really like a
salad, if that's okay with you."
"What kind of dressing do you want?"
"Oh, um, I... I don't know."
The cashier raised an eyebrow. "We have ranch, blue cheese, and
vinaigrette."
"Ranch!" Diego blurted. "I... I mean blue cheese!"
What does the dialogue in the passage most clearly reveal about Diego?
A. Diego is thoughtful.
B. Diego is arrogant.
C. Diego is timid
D. Diego is dishonest.

Which best describes the suspense technique of flashback? an image, color, object, or similar is shown early in the film. it later reappears in a pivotal scene or plot point. details of the story outside of the chronological storyline are provided to the audience, often as a memory. illusions of explosions and other events are presented, often using computer-generated imagery to seem realistic. the screenwriter lets the audience know something the main character does not, usually something important to the plot.

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.

Which characteristic of james baldwin’s “notes of a native son” qualify as a work of literary nonfiction