Read this line from the prologue of romeo and juliet.

a pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life;

what is the most likely reason the prologue reveals this detail about the play?

to engage the audience in the tragic story
to warn the audience about the bloodshed
to raise audience sympathy for the parents
to build suspense about how the story ends

Read the excerpt from act iii of the importance of being earnest. jack. [in a pathetic voice.] miss prism, more is restored to you than this hand-bag. i was the baby you placed in it. miss prism. [amazed.] you? jack. [embracing her.] yes . . mother! miss prism. [recoiling in indignant astonishment.] mr. worthing! i am unmarried! jack. unmarried! i do not deny that is a serious blow. but after all, who has the right to cast a stone against one who has suffered? cannot repentance wipe out an act of folly? why should there be one law for men, and another for women? mother, i forgive you. [tries to embrace her again.] what is the best conclusion that can be drawn about jack, based on his words and actions in this excerpt? he has a tendency to be rude. he is inclined to show his emotions. he has a tendency to be gullible. he is inclined to be unresponsive.

What evidence in the excerpt supports schwartz claim? select three options

Select the indicate quotation that correctly sequences the verbs