"that is a very good job, mrs. henderson. you should he proud. you can put your dress back on, marguerite." "no ma'am. pride is a sin. and 'cording to the good book, it goeth before a fall." "that's right. so the bible says. it's a good thing to keep in mind." what is the best analysis of this passage? it entertains the reader because it contrasts what momma says with what she does. it informs the reader because it describes the importance of the bible in momma’s life. it teaches the reader because it shows one of the codes of conduct momma lives by. it persuades the reader because it makes momma’s argument against pride clear.

In brave new world why does bernard dislike henry ford?

Which situation might occur in a conflict of character versus nature? a. a society disapproves of a character's behavior. b. a character suffers from a serious illness and eventually dies. c. two characters argue over a difference of opinion. d. a character is unable to decide on his opinion of another character.

Read the excerpt from the poem "growing up italian" by maria mazziotti gillan and answer the question that follows. when i was a little girl, i thought everyone was italian, and that was good. we visted our aunts and uncles, and they visted us. the italian language smooth and sweet in my mouth. in kindergarten, english words fell on me, thick and sharp as hail. i grew silent, the italian word balanced on the edge of my tongue and the english word, lost during the first moment of every question. source: gillan, maria mazziotti. "growing up italian." poetrymagazine.com. poetry magazine, n.d. web. 30 mar. 2011. what is the tone of this poem? what does the tone reveal about the speaker of the poem and the conflict she faces? based on this excerpt, what can you predict about the theme of the poem?