Which of these factors most audiences stay hooked on a story? a. long, difficult words b. predictable dialogue c. an intriguing plot d. uninteresting characters

This question is based on the following paragraph. “h, listen! ” said terry. “i can hear her coming down the hallway.” everyone hid behind the couches or in corners. they tried to stifle their giggles and make no sound at all. there was only the sound of a key in the lock as sheila, the birthday girl, came in for the evening. what conclusion can be drawn about what is about to happen? a. terry is playing a game with others. b. sheila is walking into a surprise party. c. terry is stealing some of sheila's belongings. d. sheila is coming home to meet her friends.

Read the excerpt from chapter 16 of frankenstein. “when night came i quitted my retreat and wandered in the wood; and now, no longer restrained by the fear of discovery, i gave vent to my anguish in fearful howlings. i was like a wild beast that had broken the toils, destroying the objects that obstructed me and ranging through the wood with a stag-like swiftness. oh! what a miserable night i passed! the cold stars shone in mockery, and the bare trees waved their branches above me; now and then the sweet voice of a bird burst forth amidst the universal stillness.” identify instances where figurative language is used in this excerpt. for each use of figurative language explain its meaning analyze how it contributes to and affects the meaning in the excerpt provide evidence from the text to support your analysis and responses.

Will give brainliest! read the passage. alice was acting in a juvenile way at work. she threw a fit when the company manager told her she needed to make a few revisions to her report. which option best describes the connotative meaning of the underlined word? girlish innocent childish violent