Based on textual evidence in the passage, what is most likely the sound the narrator hears at the end of the story? the actual beating of the old man’s heart. the increasing loud beating of the narrator’s own heart. the combined beating of the detectives’ hearts. banging noises being made by passersby outside on the street.

What kind of word is the pronoun in bold letters? the car will be yours when you pay your last car payment.

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere

In at least one hundred words, describe how bly uses sarcasm in his poetry to evince an emotional reaction from his readers. how is this emotional reaction strengthened by bly’s ironic language and imagery?