The officers bade me accompany them in their search.
they left no nook or corner unexplored. at length, for the
third or fourth time, they descended into the cellar. i
quivered not in a muscle. my heart beat calmly as that of
one who slumbers in innocence. i walked the cellar from
end to end. i folded my arms upon my bosom, and roamed
easily to and fro. the police were thoroughly satisfied and
prepared to depart.
what effect does poe's use of short sentences have on the pacing of this
passage?
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a. it establishes a slow buildup to the climax of the story.
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b. it allows the reader a chance to review events in the story.
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c. it causes the reader to question the accuracy of the narrator's
version of events.
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d. it creates the effect of time passing quickly in the story.

What is the meaning of each underlined word in these excerpts from "a modest proposal" by jonathan swift? i think it is agreed by all parties, that this prodigious number of children in the arms, or on the backs, or at the heels of their mothers, and frequently of their fathers, is in the present deplorable state of the kingdom, a very great additional grievance; and therefore whoever could find out a fair, cheap and easy method of making these children sound and useful members of the common-wealth, would deserve so well of the publick, as to have his statue set up for a preserver of the nation. some persons of a desponding spirit are in great concern about that vast number of poor people, who are aged, diseased, or maimed; and i have been desired to employ my thoughts what course may be taken, to ease the nation of so grievous an incumbrance. the word prodigious means . the word desponding means .

Select the correct answer. which headline do you think is most likely to be effective? a. if you want to stay healthy, take xyz for breakfast, lunch, and dinner b. stay fit, stay healthy with xyz c. health and fitness d. xyz is the magic solution for your entire family to stay fit and healthy e. xyz is your solution for all health and fitness problems

What does the narrator point of view emphasizes?