Read the passage, and answer the question that follows: Lucas shivered as the thunder crashed outside his window. The cold, damp, cabin was hours away from town. Alone and scared, he huddled by the tiny candle. As he wondered whether he would survive the night, a leak opened up in the roof. Water toppled onto the table, drowning the flame, and the room was cast into darkness.

What object in the paragraph best symbolizes hope? (5 points)

The candle
The thunder
The water
The window

What does breathless mean in the following sentence? after elizabeth won the race, she was breathless with excitement. a.was about to faint b.was not able to breathe c.was at the finish line d.was not excited

What does the birdcage symbolize in trifles?

Read this student's rough draft. i know it doesn't sound like much, but am psyched about the school fundraiser this spring. we are sponsoring a slam-dunk contest (on an eight-foot rim) for local middle schoolers. we're charging an entry fee for participants that will cover our costs, and we’ll charge admission at the door! three dollars per person—ka-ching! six of my neighbors have already said they are coming. i mean, who wouldn't come? participants will wear their school jerseys, and all their friends will come to cheer! which concluding sentence best reflects the writer's voice? the contest will take place in the liberty middle school gym, and the maximum capacity is 250 spectators. the contest promises to enrich our community as a variety of schools unite to support our fundraising effort. it will be sweet, because the band is providing music in the stands, and the dance squad is performing. students’ enthusiasm for this endeavor has blossomed, and it will reach full flower as the contest approaches