Clayton was aware of his churning stomach and his sweaty hands. Although his career was just beginning, he had been nominated for Best Supporting Actor. His fellow nominees smiled and wished him well, although Clayton sensed daggers in their stares. His heart was beating like a drum, and was so loud in his head that he almost didn’t hear the voice announcing his name. Stunned, he ran to the stage. As he reached for the statuette, his hands were shaking violently. He stumbled through his acceptance speech, relieved once he realized this was the big break he had been hoping for! Which phrase in the passage helps you visualize what it feels like to be nervous? a. “churning stomach” b. “sweaty hands” c. “hands shaking violently” d. all of the above

Compare and contrast author charlotte brontë with her heroine jane eyre. how did bronte’s life experiences influence the development of jane? what aspects of brontë herself do we see in jane? your answer should be at least one hundred words.

Select the correct answerwhat theme is portrayed in this excerpt from leo tolstoy's the death of ivan ilyich? in reality it was just what is usually seen in the houses of people of moderate means who want to appear rich, and therefore succeed only inresembling others like themselves, there are damasks dark wood, plants, rugs, and dull and polished bronzes-all the things people of a certaiclass have in order to resemble other people of that class. his house was so like the others that it would never have been noticed, but to him it aseemed to be quite exceptional. he was very happy when he met his family at the station and brought them to the newly furnished house all lit uwhere a tootman in a white tie opened the door into the hall decorated with plants, and when they went on into the drawing-room and the studyuttering exclamations of delight he conducted them everywhere, drank in their praises eagerly, and beamed with pleasure.a.the effect of consumerismbw the power of wealthcam keeping up appearances in societyud. wconforming to societal conventionsresetnextil rights reserved.

Which quotation best supports the authors’ claim and purpose?