Which of the following is the most effective way to engage an audience? a. use an authoritative tone and give glaring looks to show them you are not intimidated. b. use complex and difficult words to make yourself seem important and to gain their respect. c. catch their interest early with a powerful opening. d. smile often to show them you are a nice person.

In the excerpt of puck’s speech shown here, how many couplets do you see? if we shadows have offended, think but this, and all is mended, that you have but slumber'd here while these visions did appear. and this weak and idle theme, no more yielding but a dream,

Read these sentences from thr excerpt. what the most dreaded, that i most desired. what he most loved, i most hated. that which to him was a great evil, to be carefully shunned, was to me a great good, to be diligently sought; and the argument which he so warmly urged, against my learning to read, only served to inspire me with a desire and determination to learn. which statement best explains why the author uses parallel structure to advance his purpose?

Which of these flaws does ulysses reveal while leaving the island after blinding the cyclops? a. a need for comfort b. a need for companionship c. a desire for glory d. a desire for riches