How does the simile "he felt that his ankle could snap like an old tree branch at any instant" affect the story? It provides more insight into Malik as a character because he doesn't want to let down his team.

It adds to the mood of the story because everyone is so excited that Mailk's team could win the whole competition.

It raises the tension in the story by making a comparison that conveys the concern Malik feels about the risk of potential injury and loss.

It demonstrates the author's attitude toward Malik and Sean because of the tone the author uses to discuss Malik's injury.

In a speech to high school students, a business owner makes the following statement short response

How will charlie most likely change after his experience at the diner in part 2 of "flowers for algernon"? he should be kind to each person who crosses his path. he will be more sympathetic to those who are similar to the way he once was. he will attempt to the dishwasher receive the surgery he was given. he will react the same way each time he sees someone being treated unfairly.

Read the passage. when i consider how my light is spent ere half my days, in this dark world and wide, and that one talent which is death to hide, lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent to serve therewith my maker, and present my true account, lest he returning chide; “doth god exact day labor, light denied? ” in line 7 of sonnet xix by john milton, the speaker asks, “doth god exact day labor, light denied? ” what does his question mean? why must god make us suffer to work? what shall one charge god to work in the dark? how does god expect him to work when he is blind? is god trying me?