They could not have had a more perfect day for a garden party if they had ordered it “ (38). Warm, windless, without a cloud in the sky, the Sheridan’s garden party was expected to be a great success.
Still at breakfast, Laura, Meg, Jose Sheridan and their mother sat discussing arrangements for the party. Mrs. Sheridan declared she was not going to make a single decision, an unfortunate announcement as the workmen had just arrived at the front gate to put up the marquee. Meg could not go outside to speak to them because her hair was wet. Jose was not dressed. Laura was nominated and she practically flew out of the house in anticipation. She loved to arrange things and felt she was better at it than everyone else.
She is creating a metaphor to convey the idea that love is hard won.
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Cliches are classic phrases. D is the only phrase that is commonly used in literature or everyday conversation.
Answer:
The author instills shock and confusion into this passage by adding moments of uncertainty, such as "Pan sat up and blinked". This can influence the reader to wonder what happened to shock Pan. To reinforce these elements, the author quickly jumps into the scene, writing "...Lyra, who cried out in horror: that was blood gushing out of him!" The fast unfolding of the events may startle and and bewilder the reader.
