Which statement explains where neoclassical literature derives its name? a. it marks a return to themes inspired by the ancients. b. it relies on newly invented styles and structures. c. it came to be considered the foundation of british literature. d. it emulated classical styles, but focused on contemporary social themes.

Study the editorial cartoon mars probe by mike keefe. how does the alien with the baseball bat contribute to the effectiveness of the political cartoon? it suggests that aliens are like people because they play baseball, a human sport. it uses humor to show that unknown factors keep damaging the probes humans send. it shows how to cope with the surface of mars, which is rocky and full of craters. it exaggerates the size of the bat in relation to the mars probe in the cartoon.

1. what is the best example of the use of rhyme? a. the beat of drum b. fresh green grass c. a wild little child d. the kindness of strangers 2. which of the following is always true about a haiku? a. it has one three-line stanza b. it has a specific rhyme scheme of abab c. it uses alliteration d. it expresses thoughts or feelings of a single speaker 3. what is the best example a simile? a. marty’s shout rattled the windows b. her voice was clear as a bell c. he is a bear in the morning d. the blossoms in the garden nodded

Describe the cluster of trailers from the loch ness monster by john mcphee