Which word would be the adverb in the sentence and which word does the adverb modifies? the sentence: our mail usually arrives in the afternoon.

The tone of a story is the author's attitude toward the subject. provide two examples that support the conclusion that the tone of this story is ironic.

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.

Which tense allows for an event that began in the past to carry into the present moment in time