Read the selection and choose the best answer to each question. The Monkey’s Paw
by W. W. Jacobs

from The Monkey’s Paw
by Ricky Lewis Jr.

Read the following sentence from paragraph 26 of the story.

He wanted to show that fate ruled people’s lives and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.

How does this sentence best illustrate the theme of the text?

Stephen has just finished composing his first poem, entitled clouded memories, for his poetry slam class. he is slated to recite the first 10 lines during class tonight, and repeats them over and over to himself as he is walking there. this is called

Summarize in 3-5 complete sentences the conditions of life on the reservation as depicted by chief red cloud’s speech. cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

15 points & brainliest ! when the speaker compares dream memories to fall leaves that are hard to catch, what feelings does this simile suggest? what was i dreaming? it's coming back to me! but scraps of dream memories drift just out of reach like fall leaves dancing in the wind that i chase madly but cannot catch. a. the speaker is confident b. the speaker is disappointed. c. the speaker is ashamed. d. the speaker is excited. i am stuck between b & d. explain your answer