Answer:
Sergeant-Major Morris fears for the curiosity and human greed displayed by the White family, in addition to fearing for what may happen to their next owner.
Explanation:
The book "The monkey's paw" is a novel of the genre of horror literature, published in 1902, it tells how Sergeant-Major Morris gets a stuffed monkey leg that was haunted and fulfills 3 wishes to 3 different owners, and that its current owner's wishes are fulfilled but in a counterproductive way.
The White family shows some interest in buying the monkey paw, but Sergeant Morris does not want to sell the monkey paw because he fears what may happen to its next owner due to a desire for a fast path to a life of tranquility and luxury.
Answer:
D. The colors and styles of old and new automobiles
Explanation:
A summary is a concise overview of a subject matter. When writing a summary, it is expected that the text be as precise as possible. The main points should be highlighted. A summary of the history of automobiles should have the main points such as the names of key inventors, the date specifying when the first car was driven, and the effects of these inventions.
Including details of the colors and styles of old and new automobiles will make the summary to become too wordy and lengthy. The readers might then lose the main point being conveyed.
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Read: Tristan and Isolde
, The Love Sin, By Lady Jane Wilde (1871
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Which of the following best describes the central conflict in this poem?
A
. The central conflict in this poem is between Tristan and Isolde because they cannot decide if their love is true or fake.
B
. The central conflict in this poem revolves around the secrecy of Tristan and Isolde’s love, and the strife this secret brings them (as they keep it from King Mark).
C
. The central conflict in this poem is between King Mark and Sir Tristan, as they fight for Isolde’s love and hand in marriage.
D
. The central conflict in this poem deals mostly with the rumors being spread by the courtiers, who threaten to tell the king of the queen’s faithlessness.
Answer: B
. The central conflict in this poem revolves around the secrecy of Tristan and Isolde’s love, and the strife this secret brings them (as they keep it from King Mark).
Explanation:
Jane Wilde wrote this poem in the 1800's, based on a Celtic legend. Her focus is on the forbidden love of Tristan And Isolde. ("None, unless the saints above, Knew the secret of their love", and " their hands would twine unseen"). Their love seems to feed on the rush of the secrecy they keep to avoid King Mark of Cornwall from finding out about it.
