In order to fullyunderstand an author’s message, the reader must firstA. identify the climax and the actions leading up to itB. identify the characters and their motivationC. identify the tone of the introductionD. identify the topic and its impact on human kind

Hich excerpt from "the cask of amontillado" best infers what will be fortunato's downfall? the gait of my friend was unsteady, and the bells upon his cap jingled as he strode he had a weak point --this fortunato --although in other regards he was a man to be respected and even feared. he prided himself on his connoisseurship in wine. "nitre," i replied. "how long have you had that cough? " "my friend, no; i will not impose upon your good nature. i perceive you have an engagement. luchresi--"

What can you infer about gregor from this excerpt? a. he is ungrateful and refuses to eat all of the food that grete brings for him b. his appetite is good, which shows that his body is trying to return to human form c. he always eats trash, and grete is trying to get him to remember being human d. his eating habits are changing, and he is becoming physically less human

Who thin the context of this excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of macbeth, what is the meaning of the word multitudinous?