Which of the following has been a common criticism of ibsen's play hedda gabler? a. confusing plot
b. inexplicable motivation for hedda's actions
c. themes irrelevant to modern society
d. use of everyday language and speech patterns in the dialogue

Which two passages in this excerpt from the death of ivan illych does leo tolstoy use to suggest that ivan ilych feels like his life is slipping away from him? "what's the use? it makes no difference," he said to himself, staring with wide-open eyes into the darkness. "death. yes, death. and none of them knows or wishes to know it, and they have no pity for me. now they are playing." (he heard through the door the distant sound of a song and its accompaniment.) "it's all the same to them, but they will die too! fools! i first, and they later, but it will be the same for them. and now they are merry . . the beasts! " anger choked him and he was agonizingly, unbearably miserable. "it is impossible that all men have been doomed to suffer this awful horror! " he raised himself. "something must be wrong. i must calm myself—must think it all over from the beginning." and he again began thinking. "yes, the beginning of my illness: i knocked my side, but i was still quite well that day and the next. it hurt a little, then rather more. i saw the doctors, then followed despondency and anguish, more doctors, and i drew nearer to the abyss. my strength grew less and i kept coming nearer and nearer, and now i have wasted away and there is no light in my eyes.

What is the effect of narrator's word choice on the tone of this passage? the words "my heart shrank within itself" create a fearful tone. the words "wounded his fellow" develop a remorseful tone. the words "struck harsh upon my ears" suggest an irritated tone. the words "better-omened" set a hopeful tone. excerpt from "the cabuliwallah" by rabindranath tagore i was sitting in my study, looking through the accounts, when some one entered, saluting respectfully, and stood before me. it was rahmun the cabuliwallah. at first i did not recognise him. he had no bag, nor the long hair, nor the same vigour that he used to have. but he smiled, and i knew him again. "when did you come, rahmun? " i asked him. "last evening," he said, "i was released from jail." the words struck harsh upon my ears. i had never before talked with one who had wounded his fellow, and my heart shrank within itself when i realised this; for i felt that the day would have been better-omened had he not turned up.

If you get me a passing grade ill give u a you and brainlest : ) 1. which is the best paraphrase of these lines from "new world"? eagles / hie and / hover / above / the plain a)eagles hurry and hang above the flatland. b)eagles hang in midair and wave their wings. c)eagles race and rush in an ugly way. d)eagles soar and swoop in a simple, everyday way. 2. in "january," what does the speaker mean by the image in the following lines? the sun a spark hung thin between the dark and dark. a)the sun barely shows behind the dark clouds. b)the sun sends off thin sparks in the night. c)the sun appears for only a short time between the long winter nights. d)the sun is unable to relieve the depression of winter. 3. which phrase from the lines you identify the correct answer to the previous question? a)the sun b)a spark c)hung thin d)and dark 5. which word in this sentence is a personal pronoun in the objective case? we know two tour guides, and they gave us a tour themselves. a)we b)they c)us d)themselves 6. which of the following sentences uses a pronoun in the possessive case? a)ask sarah to pass the chips to me. b)check for my signature on the front page c)he went to the park to find the dog. d)the winner of the contest was she. revise the following sentence so it uses a pronoun in the objective case. i took the book from ian. a)ian handed the book to me b)he handed the book over. c)i took his book. d)we exchanged books. 8. in which situation are you most likely use the word tongue? a)translating a book from german to engli b)writing an ad for a new business c)carrying some groceries into your home d)driving in a car to the store 9. in which hobby would you most likely know about the word pollen? a)fencing b)knitting c)gardenin d)bowling 10. which word is an antonym for exquisite? a)flawe b)complicated c)gorgeous d)effortless