The author includes this excerpt to establish Gilgamesh as a compelling speaker.
a ruthless warrior.
a devoted servant of Shamash.
a long-distance traveler.

The brother of a presidential candidate writes an editorial in which he defends this candidate against charges of corruption. in such a circumstance, it is most appropriate for the reader to a) suspect that the candidate may have been framed. b) consider whether the candidate has the best family or not. c) wonder if the writer may be biased, due to his family connection. d) wonder if the writer may be inaccurate, due to wanting to get people to read his column. \

Select the correct answer to which literary movement did ambrose bierce belong? a. romanticism b. realism c. naturalism d. neoclassicism

Questions 1–2: identify the dependent clause and circle the independent clause. 1. since carmen was so hungry, she stopped at the deli and bought a sandwich. 2. the train was running late as usual, so kristen decided to call a taxi.