Read the excerpt from act i of the importance of being earnest. algernon. oh! there is no use speculating on that subject. divorces are made in heaven. part of the excerpt would be considered an epigram because the short statement “oh! there is no use speculating on that subject” offers a surprising take on the subject being discussed. in the witty statement “oh! there is no use speculating on that subject,” the writer intentionally describes something as being less than it actually is. the short, witty statement “divorces are made in heaven” offers a surprising take on divorces. in the short, witty statement “divorces are made in heaven,” the writer intentionally describes something as being less than it actually is.

Select all the correct answers. in which two sentences does the author use an ironic tone toward the subject? a. she had no dowry, no expectations, no way of being known, understood, loved, married by any rich and distinguished man; so she let herself be married to a little clerk of the ministry of public instruction. b. natural ingenuity, instinct for what is elegant, a supple mind are their sole hierarchy, and often make of women of the people the equals of the very greatest ladies. c. the girl was one of those pretty and charming young creatures who sometimes are born, as if by a slip of fate, into a family of clerks. d. she dressed plainly because she could not dress well, but she was unhappy as if she had really fallen from a higher station.

The wizard of oz provides an example of a universal idea that connects with most readers. dorothy is lost in oz. during her journey, she comes to understand that there is no place like home. the author, l. frank baum, includes colorful descriptions to readers picture the strange place where dorothy has landed. this to convey the feeling of being lost. most readers can relate to this feeling through a variety of personal experiences. this universal truth allows readers to connect to the character, and in turn to feel less lonely and isolated themselves. which literary terms should be included in this body paragraph? check all that apply. characterization imagery irony theme setting

Why should college athletes not get paid for playing state the claim a: point a b. direct quotation to support point a c. point b . direct quotation to support point b