In the short story, cranes, the author uses flashbacks as a literary device. identify one of the flashbacks in the story. how does the flashback contribute to the overall meaning of the story?

Ronald sees that his employer's stock has grown from $20 a share to $60 a share this year, while most stocks have seen only 5% growth. his employer offers to let him convert a large portion of his salary into stock options. what is not a valid reason to turn down the stock offer? select the best answer from the choices provided. a. stocks with high returns have high volatility, and ronald's company may not grow further. b. ronald may be taxed more for capital gains than he would be for employment income. c. stock options are illiquid, and ronald may not be able to use them to pay for unexpected bills. d. ronald would be committing stock fraud if he exercises the options.

Why was kennedy concerned about the use of nuclear weapons

Discuss two of this excerpt's themes. how does shakespeare develop these two themes over the of the entire play? support your argument with evidence from the text. (30 points) course