In the first paragraph, the setting is described as lifeless, yet the second paragraph mentions "life in defiance." How does this contradiction work in the story? (1 point) Question 6 options:

1)

It creates a bond between the men and dogs.

2)

It creates a conflict to drive the narrative.

3)

It suggests the characters are likely to fail.

4)

It implies the tale will end in disaster.

Which excerpt from the awakening best highlights the elation edna feels when she thinks of robert? the morning was full of sunlight and hope. edna could see before her no denial—only the promise of excessive joy. she lay in bed awake, with bright eyes full of speculation. “he loves you, poor fool.” he would come to her in the afternoon or evening, sit and roll his cigarette, talk a little, and go away as he had done the night before. but how delicious it would be to have him there with her! robert did not come that day. she was keenly disappointed. he did not come the following day, nor the next. each morning she awoke with hope, and each night she was a prey to despondency. his horses were full of mettle, and even a little unmanageable. she liked the rapid gait at which they spun along, and the quick, sharp sound of the horses' hoofs on the hard road.

3. what differences do you see in the statistics between the two cities? what factors might account for the differences you see?

What causes cassius to delay killing caesar? a. the crowds around caesar b. a violent storm c. brutus’s reluctance d. the disorganization it the resistance