Read this excerpt from "to an athlete dying young" by a. e. housman:

smart lad, to slip betimes away,
from fields where glory does not stay,
and early though the laurel grows,
it withers quicker than the rose.

what does the metaphor in the line "it withers quicker than the rose" imply?

a) fame and honor do not last long.
b) beauty will one day quickly fade away.
c) the young have to eventually grow old.
d) people nowadays do not live long lives.
e) fame is very easy to achieve for an athlete.

Read the opening lines of chapter 1 of twenty years at hull house and answer the question. on the theory that our genuine impulses may be connected with our childish experiences, that one’s bent may be tracked back to that “no-man’s land” where character is formless but nevertheless settling into definite lines of future development, i begin this record with some impressions of my childhood. the author begins her book with memories from her childhood. according to this excerpt, addams felt strongly that childhood was important because its trials and triumphs will support a successful life suffering during this time can create long-lasting goals it has a strong impact on personal growth throughout life children are free of the ethical judgments that adults make next question

What is the main problem with the following critique? “you put some thought into it, but you obviously do not care much about the topic you are presenting.” a. it is not ethical. b. it is not constructive c. it is not specific. d. it is not behavior focused.

Which development most aided explorers in their ability to set sail the oceans to discover the new world during the age discovery? a.waterproof sails b.the printing press c.map-making devices d.fictional travel accounts