In which of the following resides the irony in the short stories "the gift of magi" and "the necklace"?

a. the protagonists value objects more than people.
b. the protagonists wants to escape the low social status.
c. the protagonists struggle for something that proves to be useless.
d. the protagonists learn to value hard work and loyalty instead of wealth.

Which statement is correct about the civil rights act of 1964?

Analyze this lead sentence. in moscow on friday, jewish activist anatoly scharansky was sentenced to thirteen years in prison for high treason because of his activities as a spy for the united states. match the answer to the question. 1.why? jewish activist anatoly scharansky 2.who? sentenced to 13 years in prison 3. what? for high treason: spying for the united states 4.where? friday 5.when? moscow

If you’re looking for a place to visit, i recommend yosemite national park. visiting yosemite has been a high point of my life. can you imagine waking up, inhaling the pine-scented air, and watching the pink-tinted mountains reflect the sunrise? later, as you hike, you’ll encounter meadows strewn with rainbows of wildflowers and lakes in astonishing shades of blue. the tone of the passage is effective because it defines yosemite for the reader. the author entertain the reader. instructs the reader on how to enjoy yosemite. supports the author’s attempt to persuade.