Which of the following parts from o'henry's "the gift of the magi" reveals information about a conflict in the story?

a. so now della's hair fell about her, rippling and shining like a cascade of brown waters.

b. she stood by the window and looked out dully at a grey cat walking a grey fence in a grey backyard.

c. three times della counted it. one dollar and eighty seven cents. and the next day would be christmas.

d. there was clearly nothing left to do . jim had not yet seen his beautiful present. she held it out to him eagerly upon her open palm.

Read the exercept from robert stawell ball great astronmers,based on the context of the exerpct what does the word protacted most clearly means? a.seeming to be truthful b.weighing an excessive amount c.extending in a specific decision d.continuing for a long time e.being exceptional and talented

In the space below, write a five-paragraph, 600-800 word persuasive essay arguing whether or not your chosen speech is effective in communicating its message, based on how it uses rhetorical strategies. include a clear thesis statement identifying whether, in your view, the speaker's argument is effective, based on his or her use of rhetorical strategies. explain why or why not. give your audience a sense of closure by providing a clear conclusion. throughout the essay, be sure to: use formal, objective language for an academic audience, connect your ideas using transitions that clearly tie together your ideas, base your argument on evidence from the text of the speech, and provide a clear conclusion about the speech's effectiveness.

Which piece of textual evidence from the short story "civil peace" by chinua achebe can be used to defend the claim thatviolence has not ended despite the end of war?