Which of the following sentences could not be a statement of this story’s theme? a. a sheltered background can make a child a victim. b. parents really know little about their children’s lives. c. appearances are not what count. d. a tough school is the building ground for a strong character.

Which of the following is an example of an author’s purpose for using first-person point of view?

Write a précis of "from 'on the duty of civil disobedience'" paragraph 1 by henry david thoreau.

Read the passage from the "general prologue" to the canterbury tales and answer the question. at table she had been well taught withal, and never from her lips let morsels fall, nor dipped her fingers deep in sauce, but ate with so much care the food upon her plate that never driblet fell upon her breast. in courtesy she had delight and zest. her upper lip was always wiped so clean that in her cup was no iota seen of grease, when she had drunk her draught of wine. what can we infer is chaucer's point in including this description of the prioress? to illustrate her commendable manners. to distinguish her from less courteous pilgrims. to show her discomfort at being outside her convent. to emphasize her lack of religious priority