In paragraph 1, Mrs. Smith is described as a little provoked" when she learns that her husband's friend is coming to visit. Based on the information in the paragraph, why is Mrs. Smith annoyed?
Mrs. Smith hates Craig and thinks he is rude.
Mrs. Smith wanted her husband to spend time doing chores with her, and now he will be busy spending time with his friend instead.
Mrs. Smith does not like spending time with other people.
O Mrs. Smith wanted a chance to relax and spend time alone with her husband.

Which of the following steps is not part of analyzing a poem? a. explore the poet's background. b. explore the theme. c. examine form and structure. d. examine language patterns.

Odysseus taunts the cyclops and reveals his name, endangering the lives of his men. what does this evidence from the text reveal about odysseus?

Look at this dictionary entry: realize (ree-uh-lyz) v. to become completely aware of (something) as a fact; understand without a doubt to make (something desired or anticipated) occur to give real, definite or physical form to a plan, dream, or goal to earn (money or a profit) from a deal which sentence uses the word realize as it is described in the fourth definition? a. mike realized the gravity of the situation only when dalia explained it to him. b. only hard work and perseverance can people realize their dreams. c. he felt that his vision was realized when he finished reading the final draft of the narrative. d. fay's glass paintings are expected to realize a handsome profit. e. dan will realize his goal of going to an ivy league school only if he works hard.