“The Oval Portrait” is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe he is one of the most famous writers in Gothic Literature. It has some characteristics, such as the ominous setting, dark tones, gloomy tones, hopelessness, defeat, and themes of death.
During the story, the reader can see criticism of Americans materialism - the wife of the main character perishes due to the obsession of the main character with the painting -.
The way the main character treats his wife and the way she portrays herself enduring some behaviors, this describes the young lady’s role in society and how women were subservient in American society.
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Question: In the above excerpt, which words best establish immediacy?
A) "White men have been known to encourage slaves to escape."
B) "… that I should be free."
C) "I pretended not to be interested in what they said."
D) There is no immediacy.
Answer:
The words that best establish immediacy are:
B) "… that I should be free."
Explanation:
<u>By definition, immediacy is the quality of creating excitement and a sense of urgency by involving someone instantly. Now, imagine being a slave and wishing nothing more than freedom. If someone told you to run away "...that [you] should be free," can you imagine how you would feel? The excitement this would bring? The urgency to escape and finally get rid of the cruelties done to you? For that reason, letter B is the best option. "...that I should be free" are the words that create a sense of immediacy.</u>
Answer:
poisonous because it is another word for toxic
Answer:
message---------- the main point or idea
audience---------- who the document is for
tone-------- author's attitude towards the subject
individual---------- author's backround
purpose---------- what an author hopes to accomplish
situation---------- the time place & circumstances
As such, the mafia is a counterculture.
Take into consideration the counterculture of the 60s - the hippie culture who opposed wars and fought the government in a peaceful way. They wanted to change the society for the better by opposing those in power. Mafia, on the other hand, opposes the entire society, but is still an example of counterculture.
