Read this excerpt from an adaptation of “Androcles” from Aesop’s Fables. Which line shows a resolution to the conflict? (The Emperor and the members of court are gathered stage left upstage. Androcles is center stage. The lion charges in from stage right downstage. Androcles steps back. The lion recognizes Androcles and begins to lick his hand.)

EMPEROR: (Surprised) What is this? Guards! I wish to speak with him. (Speaking to Androcles) How did you do that? Are you a sorcerer?

ANDROCLES: (Bowing to the emperor) When I escaped and ran into the forest, I found him with a large thorn. It caused him much pain. I took it out, and he has been grateful since then.

EMPORER: (Impressed) Very well! You are pardoned and the lion shall be released into the wild.

Wichita mourning david matherne pipe organs—dusty and tarnished— bellowed the ancient song, as movers carried the pews for one last time. frozen branches—heavy with ice arms— 5 couldn’t perform their dance, as workmen shuffled inside the worn-out floors. sally richards—broken and mourning— watched while her father left, 10 as painters brought in their cans for the first time. stained-glass windows—buckled and broken— surveyed commotion’s cause as commerce won in the end 15 yet one more time. reverend richards—feeble and finished— cried as his exit was lost on christians who worshiped the dime; a change of the times. 20 which of these best summarizes the author's style in this poem? a) each of the five stanzas contains internal rhyme and consistent rhythm. b) each of the five stanzas contains an end rhyme describing a different character. c) each of the five stanzas contains assonance followed by a dash, then a description of the old church. d) each of the five stanzas introduces a character followed by a dash, then a description of that character. 3) in the first line of each stanza, the author follows the pattern of a noun followed by a pair of adjectives. what is the purpose of this pattern? a) the author hopes to create a peaceful feeling for the readers. b) the object and its adjectives are used to create a sense of progress. c) the author uses the pattern to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind. d) the author uses the pattern of man and nature to show the impact of this event.

What do you call a person who is mean in school?

Ihave only a christmas cards left to write. a. few b. fewer c. less d. little