Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

ms. oaks told my mom that my science project was, "thoughtful and thorough, showing real interest in the assignment! "

ms. oaks told my mom that my science project was "thoughtful and thorough, showing real interest in the assignment! "

ms. oaks told my mom that my science project was, "thoughtful and thorough, showing real interest in the assignment"

ms. oaks told my mom that my science project was "thoughtful and thorough, showing real interest in the assignment"!

What makes the literal, word-for-word translation of the metamorphosis hard to read?

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.

What did mark twain contribute to the history of the novel? select all that apply.