Read the passage.
Gina waited with anticipation as her math teacher handed back the recent math test. Eager to see her grade, she grabbed the test the
instant her teacher placed it face down on her desk. Quickly turning the test over, she saw that she'd earned a lower score than expected
Although Gina was disappointed, she examined her mathematical errors with a positive attitude and encouraged herself to use different
studying strategies in the future. She felt confident that she would do better next time.
How does the last sentence help develop the tone of the passage?
The sentence contributes to a conflicted tone through two clauses.
The short sentence helps to emphasize the passage's optimistic tone.
The short sentence shows that the tone of the passage is proud.
The sentence illustrates a bittersweet tone through two clauses.

Which statement from "letter to his father" is similar to gregor's inability tocommunicate with his father as a bug in the metamorphosis?

Why did orson welles change the beginning of the war of the worlds for his radio broadcast? a. to capture the attention of his listeners, who may have been doing other things b. to get around copyright laws associated with using material from a published book c. to ask members of the audience to call family and friends and encourage them to listen d. to remind listeners to call police for more information

Read the excerpt from act 3 of a doll’s house. mrs. linde: you seemed to me to imply that with me you might have been quite another man. krogstad: i am certain of it. mrs. linde: is it too late now? krogstad: christine, are you saying this deliberately? yes, i am sure you are. i see it in your face. have you really the courage, then—? mrs. linde: i want to be a mother to someone, and your children need a mother. we two need each other. nils, i have faith in your real character—i can dare anything together with you. krogstad [grasps her hands]. , , christine! now i shall find a way to clear myself in the eyes of the world. ah, but i forgot— how does the conflict in this passage develop a theme? mrs. linde creates a conflict by promising something she cannot give to krogstad, which develops the theme that empty promises can destroy relationships. krogstad continues the conflict by choosing clearing his name over having a life with mrs. linde, which develops the theme that you must often choose yourself over others. krogstad creates a conflict by deceiving mrs. linde about his intentions, which develops the theme that, in love, actions speak louder than words. mrs. linde resolves the conflict by committing to a new life with krogstad, which develops the theme that new beginnings are always possible.