"he was too much of a gambler not to accept fate. with him life was at best an uncertain game, and he recognized the usual percentage in favor of the dealer."

"the outcasts of poker flat" by bret hart, 1869

harte uses allusion in this excerpt to
a. illustrate mr. oakhurst's insecurities about life.
b. signify that mr. oakhurst was able to control his future.
c. explain the importance of gambling in mr. oakhurst's life.
d. indicate that mr. oakhurst knew that destiny was in charge.

Select the correct answerwhat theme is portrayed in this excerpt from leo tolstoy's the death of ivan ilyich? in reality it was just what is usually seen in the houses of people of moderate means who want to appear rich, and therefore succeed only inresembling others like themselves, there are damasks dark wood, plants, rugs, and dull and polished bronzes-all the things people of a certaiclass have in order to resemble other people of that class. his house was so like the others that it would never have been noticed, but to him it aseemed to be quite exceptional. he was very happy when he met his family at the station and brought them to the newly furnished house all lit uwhere a tootman in a white tie opened the door into the hall decorated with plants, and when they went on into the drawing-room and the studyuttering exclamations of delight he conducted them everywhere, drank in their praises eagerly, and beamed with pleasure. a.the effect of consumerismbw the power of wealthcam keeping up appearances in societyud. wconforming to societal conventionsresetnextil rights reserved.

Read the sample student claim. if university education was made free for everyone, i would be thrilled because more people would go to college and pursue successful careers. why is this not an effective claim? check all that apply. it is a topic with two or more viewpoints. it does not contain the writer’s opinion. it is simply a personal preference or feeling. it does not present supporting evidence. it cannot be supported with logical reasons.

What is the meaning of the suffix –logy? some examples include theology, astrology, and biology. a-action or process b-science of, study of c-to make d-relating to