Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this narrative. which statement best describes the narrator's reliability in "the black cat"? the narrator is reliable because he willingly relates details of his breakdown into insanity. the narrator is unreliable because he claims he is telling the story factually. the narrator is unreliable because his emotions about the cat run from attentive and loving to cruel and violent. the narrator is reliable because he attributes his horrific actions to his alcoholism and to his hatred of the cat.

Consider these text features from chapter 1 of wheels of change by sue macy. as the demand for bicycles grew in the 1890s, so did the demand for accessories—such as bells, locks, and lamps—and repairs. this photograph shows the joseph h. ferodowill bicycle repair shop in st. paul, minnesota, in 1899. this photo and caption enhance the book’s information about .

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

Life is a barren field frozen with snow. what literary device is he using? a.metaphor b. simile c. personification d. none of the above