Which of the following allusions would be appropriate for a story in which a child's big sister is very friendly when they're around their parents, but becomes a big bully when the kids are alone? aAchilles heel bNarcissus cPandora's Box dJekyll and Hyde

Deidre, the most _____of the siblings, is always talking the others out of making trouble.  *17 pointssponsorsensiblegoodwill

Which of the following domestic fiction themes is exemplified in the following quote from The Wide, Wide World?"It has comforted me greatly, my dear child, that you have shown yourself so submissive and patient under this affliction. I should scarcely have been able to endure it if you had not exerted self-control. You have behaved beautifully."CommunityInnocent young girlWomen's relationshipsReligion

Which statement best expresses a central theme of the story?A. Children can feel suffocated by parents and need to assert their independence.B. Parents understand what their children want and should make all the decisions.C. Parents want their children to be successful even if the child does not want to be.D. Children want to be protected by their parents and feel isolated when they are not.

Which summarized story is most likely a myth?A.A mother grows sad when her daughter is forced to return to her husband for three months each year; as a result of the mother's sadness, crops no longer grow and the season changes to winter.B.A young thief begins to understand the difference between right and wrong when he tries to rob a single mother on New Year's Eve.C.Two young birds that fight with each other every day over food learn a valuable lesson about friendship, trust, and sacrifice.D.Two sisters named Faith and Hope wander from town to town, greatly changing the lives of the people they meet.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which story premise is the best example of Gothic literature?A.Whenever there's a full moon, Sia's parents disappear for exactly one day.B.A popular comedian splits his audience by telling an especially offensive joke.C.A mummy rises from his ancient crypt and gets a job as an accountant.D.Marco and Gladys love each other, but their two families are bitter rivals.