The picnic had been scheduled for weeks in advance. the morris family was looking forward to some fun and relaxation with friends. mother nature, however, didn't feel like cooperating with the family's plans. dark clouds loomed on the horizon the entire morning. the family met some friends at the entrance to the park. while the kids started playing a game of catch, the adults worried about the possibility of rain. as the kids continued to play, the clouds parted and the sun shone through. happy with this turn of events, the adults began setting up the picnic table and chairs. the main conflict of the story can be described as a) person against self. b) person against person. c) person against nature. eliminate d) person against technology.

What element does susan b. anthony include in this passage to strengthen her argument?

Excerpt from an enemy of the people henrik ibsen mrs. stockmann. (turns to the hall door, listening.) i expect that is mr. hovstad coming. billing. very likely. (peter stockmann comes in. he wears an overcoat and his official hat, and carries a stick.) peter stockmann. good evening, katherine. mrs. stockmann (coming forward into the sitting-room). ah, good evening--is it you? how good of you to come up and see us! peter stockmann. i happened to be passing, and into the dining-room). but you have company with you, i see. mrs. stockmann (a little embarrassed). oh, no--it was quite by chance he came in. (hurriedly.) won't you come in and have something, too? peter stockmann. i! no, you. good gracious--hot meat at night! not with my digestion, when peter stockmann enters, what does his physical appearance to reveal about his character?

Which of the following best describes a writing style authors use to convey a satirical tone?