Mike used to live near the airport, and there was a plane that took off at 7: 00 every day. so mike always closed every window in the house at 6: 55. mike moved last year, and his new house isn’t near the airport. but, he still closes the windows at 6: 55. it’s sort of funny to watch.

a.
strike while the iron is hot.

b.
once bitten, twice shy.

c.
old habits die hard.

d.
the leopard cannot change its spots.

Why would the following likely fail as the basis for an evaluative argument? "the theme of gender bias among adults is an important one"a: it is based on a moral judgment that not everyone sharesb. it is based on the writers personal tastec. it is based on faulty assumptiond. none of the above

What does robert frost accomplish by using blank verse in his poems he mimics the sound of natural speech. he establishes a sense of formality. he establishes order through rhyme. he makes his poems original by breaking the rules.

Kafka originally referred to gregor's parents as “the mother” and “the father”. however, the translator refers to them as “his mother” and “his father”. why might the translator use “his” instead of “the”? a. the word “his” makes the story smoother to read in english. b. the word “his” allows gregor’s parents to become more central characters. c. the word “his” makes gregor’s parents sound less loving. d. the word “his” creates a more negative tone.