I think that #3 is A #4 is B #5 is B #6 is D
Answer:
Exposition: Tom Benecke & his wife are home, Tom goes to work while his wife is preparing to leave the house to the theatre.
Rising Action : His Wife leaves, he works on an extremely important paper that flies out the window. He goes outside his window & ledge to retrieve it. He gets his paper.
Complication : Tom decides to break the window but this is a risk since he could die. He decided he'll wait for his wife to come back home. He struggles to get people's help.
Climax : Tom is hanging off the ledge & one slip up will result in his death.
Falling Action : Tom finally breaks the window & climbs inside.
Denouement : Tom realizes he needs to go look for his wife & spend more time with her.
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Explanation:
Answer:
c. the actions of the colonists are foolish and ineffective
Explanation:
The colonialist of the excerpt were trying to find a solution to a problem that did not exist, therefore needed no solving. The rock wasn't in the way of the railroad, still, they were unsuccessfully trying to blow it. It does sound like a silly behavior.
Answer:
It creates a sarcastic tone.
Explanation:
The definition of the word <em>balmy </em>is <em>characterized by pleasantly warm weather.</em> This word is used to describe the minus 20 degrees, which is horribly cold, but still not as cold as Alaska usually is. This combination of words creates a paradox - how can minus 20 degrees be balmy? It is not - the author is just being sarcastic. That's how the use of the word <em>balmy</em> creates a sarcastic tone.
