What does writing in first person allow twain to do in "a cub pilot"? a. reconsider his youthful adventures from a mature point of view b. teach readers skills important to river boat pilots c. draw conclusions about how to be an effective mentor d. recall how river boat pilots once learned their trade

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?

What exaggeration about him smiley does the narrator of the notorious jumping frog of calveras county make

•your english teacher has asked you to write a short three-page research paper. which topic is the most narrow? a. water pollution b. how lake pollution affects fish c. how water pollution affects seal d. pollution