In “Civil Peace” Jonathan Iwegbu tries to explain to himself the complexities of life by repeating this statement four times. Indeed, everything puzzles him, but if God understands, then one can continue to give life in a meaningful way and be grateful for what one has. The first three times he says this make references to miracles which occur after the Civil War and benefit the family, such as finding their bike, keeping their home, and collecting the egg-rasher<span>. Additionally, this phrase refers to the gains, losses, and value of life. </span>
Answer:
Kerouac uses youthful slang to give his writing a rebellious quality.
Explanation:
In the given passage from "Introduction to Cultural Rebellion: Mid-Twentieth-Century Voices," author Kerouac wrote about life as a "Beat Generation". This term was coined by Kerouac to refer to a small group of writers whose work revolve around and influenced American culture in the post-war era.
In the given passage, the speaker uses words that are informal. Words or phrase such as <em>"his beautiful little sharp chi ck"</em> when talking about Marylou, Dean's girl friend suggests the informal stance of the words. Here, Kerouac uses slang words, street words that are not part of the formal or common language used by families.
Thus, the correct answer is the second option.
Answer:
Or, while Ninjas stealthily negotiate their way through dark places (such as an enemy’s residence at night), ninjas used the scabbard as a walking stick, feeling or probing their way around objects so as not to knock into anything and alert the enemy.
Perhaps the ninja’s most sinister use of the scabbard was to put a mixture of red pepper, dirt, and iron shavings at the top of the scabbard, so that when the ninja drew his sword, his opponent would be blinded.
Answer:
The speaker is up late at night reading and hears a
knocking sound.
Explanation:
This conveys that the speaker is reading:
"Once upon a <u>midnight</u> dreary, while I pondered, weak
and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious <u>volume of forgotten
</u>
<u>lore</u>-"
