What is theme in a literary work?
a. the author s voice and perspective on the subject
b. the time, place, and context of a narrative
c. the development of characters and their motivations
d. the central message or insight revealed through a story or poem

In his adaptation of this excerpt, laurence olivier uses high cliffs as a a background and he holds onto a knife. what's effect do these choices have?

Through actions and conflicts of force, the plot of novel is logically brought to the the turning point in the conflict

Which passage from the story best shows the author's use of surprise to advance the story? a. i'd have gone up to the boss and told him just what i think, tell him everything i would, let him know just what i feel b. "oh, god", he thought, "what a strenuous career it is that i've chosen! travelling day in and day out." c. and he looked over at the alarm clock, ticking on the chest of drawers. "god in heaven! " he thought. it was half past six and the hands were quietly moving forwards, it was even later than half past, more like quarter to seven. d. one morning, when gregor samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. submit