Literary scholars have found similarities in the folk tales, myths, and fables from different cultures, even though the writers of these stories never knew each other and lived in very different surroundings. Which literary elements tend to be most similar across cultures? plot elements and the themes they express
the details of the story's settings
idioms and other types of figurative language used
the personalities of the characters

Read the excerpt from "annabel lee," by edgar allan poe. and this was the reason that, long ago, in this kingdom by the sea, a wind blew out of a cloud, chilling my beautiful annabel lee; so that her highborn kinsmen came and bore her away from me, to shut her up in a sepulchre in this kingdom by the sea. how does the rhythm of the excerpt support the theme of the poem? the rhythm changes on the phrase “a kingdom by the sea,” emphasizing poe’s distrust of a monarchy. the rhythm changes on the phrase “bore her away from me,” emphasizing poe’s desire to be reunited the rhythm changes on the words “chilling” and “sepulchre,” emphasizing poe’s complaint about unexpected death. the rhythm changes on the words “lee” and “me,” emphasizing poe’s fear that his bond with his love is fragile.

The empire state building was a.constructed by one hundred workers. b.was first lit up by president roosevelt. c.has more than one hundred stories. d took several years to complete.

Sign wet paint when you see this sign, what will you say to other people that is going to sit? a. you must stay away from the area because it is under construction. b. you must not sit on the bench, so just stay away from it. i’m just not sure which one is correct