Read the excerpt from the poem "Queen of the Cats": Old Polly was a cat of unusual grace,
With wide, yellow eyes and thin stripes on her face.
My wife took her in on a cold, autumn night,
While the north wind played the weather vane foul.

What is the meaning of the phrase the north wind played the weather vane foul?

a. The wind hit the weather vane over the foul line by accident.
b. The wind made music with the weather vane.
c. The wind was calm, peaceful, and soothing.
d. The wind was so strong that it damaged the weather vane.

Now long and short works of fiction have different characteristics beyond simply the length of the work. think of a short story that you like and a longer work (novel or novella) that you like. you can use the story and novella from this unit if no other works come to mind quickly. discuss the elements of each work that made it enjoyable to read. what relationship did the form of the work (short story, novella, or novel) have in making it an enjoyable read? what elements of fiction were strongest in the work, and how did they impact your enjoyment of the story? compare the two works you chose. how are they representative of short fiction versus longer forms of fiction?

Choose the best selection to complete the following sentence. my gave me a fantastic birthday present. a. mom’s sister c. relation b. family member d. aunt

Read lines 44 - 47 from the poem "your laughter and answer the question, deny me bread, air, light, spring, but never your laughter for i would die