The first sentence has the proper punctuation.
Oedipus' self-inflicted blindness symbolizes his foolishness and inability to see clearly what stood before him. Famed for his commonsense and clear thinking, Oedipus has been revealed all too human. Blinding himself is his way of taking responsibility for his part in his father's death and a symbol of new found wisdom. ;)
The correct answer is climax
The climax in a story is the story's most intense moment which serves as a key turning point. The climax in a plot is usually the culmination or resolution of a certain conflict or situation in the story. There is usually a build up to the climax in a plot. In this passage, Shelby scoring is the plot's climax.
Answer: E) Death is a dignitary who when he comes announced is to be received with formal manifestations of respect, even by those most familiar with him.
Personification refers to the practice of giving human qualities and traits to inanimate objects or phenomena. It is a very common literary device. In this example, "death" is given human qualities, such as being a dignitary who receives manifestations of respect.
