How does o. henry craft "after twenty years" to create surprise? the author focuses on jimmy to distract readers from the identity of the other policeman. the author uses parallel plots to make unlikely connections between the characters. the author withholds information about bob's true identity until the end of the story. the author presents false information about the characters throughout the story.

100 points. answer one of these: 1) describe the paradoxical nature of algernon being “serious” about bunburying. explain the term “bunburying” and its role in the story. analyze the significance of bunburying when it comes to symbolism, conflict, and setting. 2)the subtitle of the play is “a trivial comedy for serious people.” discuss the reversal of the serious and the trivial in the play. give examples of what some characters consider to be insignificant and what they consider to be important. what social commentary is made as a result of these inversions?

Which best explains the symbolism of changing weather in "the jilting of granny weatherall"?

Read the excerpt from”do not go gentle into that good night” which statement best describes the effect of the refrains in this excerpt?