How does the author develop the idea of the Times Square ball drop ceremony in New York City? A The author first describes how the ball drop came to replace a fireworks ceremony in New York and then describes similar ceremonies in other cities. B The author first describes how different cities celebrate something similar to the ball drop and then describes the history of the New York ceremony. C The author describes how the ball dropping ceremony has since been replaced by a fireworks show then describes similar ceremonies in other American cities. D The author describes how foreign cultures celebrate New Year's then describes how the ball dropping ceremony was founded to replace a fireworks show.

Select all the correct answers. which of the following are common characteristics of a shakespearean comedy? mistaken identities inaccurate historical information the theme of love the theme of revenge a major flaw in the main character

Write a 250- word essay in which you explain the significance of the different narrative voices in “the way to wealth.” use evidence from both texts to support your response

The major was a little man with upturned mustaches. he had been in the war in libya and wore two wound-stripes. he said that if the thing went well he would see that i was decorated. i said i hoped it would go well but that he was too kind. i asked him if there was a big dugout where the drivers could stay and he sent a soldier to show me. i went with him and found the dugout, which was very good. the drivers were with it and i left them there. what effect does hemingway’s limited use of adjectives have? it slows down the narration by interrupting the action. it makes the few descriptive words he does use more vivid and forceful. it makes the narrator seem powerless and insincere. it prevents the readers from filling in the details with their own experiences.