But it would have been worth any statesman’s money to have heard the profound discussions that sometimes took place, when by chance an old newspaper fell into their hands from some passing traveler.

what is ironic about irving’s description of rip van winkle and his friends in the passage?

the men aren’t really politically knowledgeable.
there were no newspapers during this period.
the men never talked to one another.
the men never talked to travelers.

What is one possible theme for the poem forgetfulness

Select the correct answer. which of these lines from “the raven” by edgar allan poe to create the dark and gloomy tone of the poem? a. "'tis some visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door— some late visiter entreating entrance at my chamber door; b. once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered weak and weary, over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— c. "and so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door, that i scarce was sure i heard you"—here i opened wide the door— d. bird or beast above the sculptured bust above his chamber door, with such name as "nevermore." hurry

Which bibliography entry is written correctly and completely? a. johnson, marie. the solar age. chicago: energy options press, 2014. b. front page story. houston chronicle. 5 apr 2013. c. “will solar work? ” science news. march edition. d. friends of solar. mother earth society, accessed 15 jan 2014.