Read this excerpt from extremely loud and incredibly close. the average person falls asleep in seven minutes, but i couldn’t sleep, not after hours, and it made my boots lighter to be around his things, and to touch stuff that he had touched, and to make the hangers hang a little straighter, even though i knew it didn’t matter. how does the narration affect oskar’s credibility in this excerpt? his insomnia renders him sleep deprived and confused. his efforts to soothe himself render him earnest and genuine. his obsessive straightening makes him seem unstable. his hopeless resignation makes him seem desperate.

Look at the following merriam-webster online dictionary entry for the word cleave: cleave verb \klev transitive verb 1. to divide by or as if by a cutting blow : split 2: to separate into distinct parts and especially into groups having divergent views 3: to subject to chemical cleavage, a protein cleaved by an enzyme intransitive verb 1: to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly which definition is most likely intended in the following sentence? the axe was made of a metal strong enough to cleave even the strongest marble. o a. transitive definition 3 o b. intransitive definition 1 o c. transitive definition 1 o d. transitive definition 2

Nthis excerpt from act v of shakespeare's romeo and juliet, friar laurence's letter to romeo is not delivered due to circumstances beyond his control. what is the conflict in the scene?

Bicycle riding should be encouraged, and adding bicycle lanes will increase the number of riders. it is healthier for people to ride than to sit angrily in traffic. it is healthier for everyone to breathe cleaner air. sharing the road can be tricky, but there are things that can be done. so, add the bike lanes and get rolling! which sentence would improve this conclusion? every town should consider adding bicycle lanes, because it is a great idea. organizing safety classes for drivers and cyclists will ensure that everyone knows the rules. do not listen to negative people who complain about anything new. it is true that some people might get injured, but even walking can be dangerous.