Esperanza says that both the chinese and the mexican men prefer weak women. which of the following elements in her story does this most effectively illustrate? a. the theme of the disparity between male and female roles in the hispanic culture b. the humor of connecting two very different cultures c. the dramatic irony of the reader knowing this before the characters do d. the foreshadowing of esperanza's marital problems

Read these sentences from thr excerpt. what the most dreaded, that i most desired. what he most loved, i most hated. that which to him was a great evil, to be carefully shunned, was to me a great good, to be diligently sought; and the argument which he so warmly urged, against my learning to read, only served to inspire me with a desire and determination to learn. which statement best explains why the author uses parallel structure to advance his purpose?

Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." again rainsford lifted the heavy knocker, and let it fall. the door opened then, opened as suddenly as if it were on a spring, and rainsford stood blinking in the river of glaring gold light that poured out. the first thing rainsford's eyes discerned was the largest man rainsford had ever seen—a gigantic creature, solidly made and black bearded to the waist. in his hand the man held a long-barreled revolver, and he was pointing it straight at rainsford's heart. the details of this excerpt show that rainsford sees ivan as a(n) individual.

Which of the following is an example of a literary text? a. memoirs c. novels b. plays d. all of the above