1. part a: which statement best identifies the central
idea of the text?
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a shakespeare didn't need an extensive vocabulary
to make his written work impressive, rather he
used simple words in interesting and engaging
ways.
b. many rappers and hip hop artists take inspiration
from shakespeare because he was able to convey
so much with so few words.
c shakespeare wasn't the literary genius many
believe him to be as many writers today prove to
have a more advanced vocabulary
d it's likely that many playwrights from
shakespeare's time had a better grasp on the
english language, but their work was never
properly preserved.
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What does moon shadow think about where the tang people live (text evidence)

In this excerpt from act 1 scene v of macbeth what does lady macbeth imply about macbeth

Read the excerpts from part 3 of "an occurrence at owl creek bridge." a rising sheet of water curved over him, fell down upon him, blinded him, strangled him! the cannon had taken a hand in the game. as he shook his head free from the commotion of the smitten water he heard the deflected shot humming through the air ahead, and in an instant it was cracking and smashing the branches in the forest beyond. *** a whiz and rattle of grapeshot among the branches high above his head roused him from his dream. the baffled cannoneer had fired him a random farewell. he sprang to his feet, rushed up the sloping bank, and plunged into the forest. *** as he is about to clasp her he feels a stunning blow upon the back of the neck; a blinding white light blazes all about him with a sound like the shock of a cannon—then all is darkness and silence! what function does the motif of the cannon serve throughout the story? the cannon continually pushes farquhar to continue his journey through his dream and back to reality. the cannon encourages farquhar to investigate whether his escape was a dream or reality. the cannon reminds farquhar that time is subjective and encourages him to move quickly in order to reach his home. the cannon represents farquhar’s romantic dream that he escaped his execution and will return home.