A characteristic describes something, sorta like an adjective.
3) starting in medias res would be one, since it means to start the plot through dialogue, etc.
4) invocation of a muse would also be one, since the poet is inspiring something worthy.
Answer:
This statement essentially means that you should try to improve yourself everyday. Never let yourself down.
The second sentence (B.) should come last in a paragraph.
Answer:
COMPOUND:he wrote the diary in short hand; the diary was decode
Elimination is always the best. Pick out the worst possible answers, so it'll give you less choices to pick from. Or you could always pick c. I wouldn't advise that. Good luck on your test. :)