Read the sentence below. Decide whether the underlined portion is correct, or choose the appropriate correction. Casey saw but was unable to account, for a gleam of light a few feet ahead.
A
Correct as is
В.
saw, but was unable to account, for a gleam
С
saw, but was unable to account for, a gleam
D
saw, but was unable to account, for a gleam

How is time represented in “persistence of memory” by salvador dali? what effect does dali achieve? can writers use similar techniques in written works? how would writers achieve this with words?

Read the quotation from "an occurrence at owl creek bridge." and now he became conscious of a new disturbance. striking through the thought of his dear ones was a sound which he could neither ignore nor understand, a sharp, distinct, metallic percussion like the stroke of a blacksmith’s hammer upon the anvil; it had the same ringing quality. he wondered what it was, and whether immeasurably distant or near by—it seemed both. its recurrence was regular, but as slow as the tolling of a death knell. he awaited each stroke with impatience and—he knew not why—apprehension. the intervals of silence grew progressively longer, the delays became maddening. with their greater infrequency the sounds increased in strength and sharpness. they hurt his ear like the thrust of a knife; he feared he would shriek. what he heard was the ticking of his watch. which best describes the effect of the narration in the excerpt? it suggests that the man being executed feels tranquil and at peace. it suggests that the narrator is sympathetic to the man being executed. it suggests that the plot will become less tense as the story continues. it suggests that the story will become more intense and mysterious.

Which statement best represents a claim? a.people who do not exercise their right to vote are truly wasting a precious democratic privilege. b.the benefits of mandatory voting in the united states far outweigh the potential drawbacks. c.some countries require people who do not vote in certain elections to pay a moderate fine. d. i would never want to live in a country where it was mandatory to vote in political elections.