The park was abandoned when she saw it. so abandoned that she could hear her head pound like little hands clamaran to escape prison on a nearby bench she saw an afternoon paper to crossword halfway complete and she sat next to it grateful for its lifeless company the wind blew it sent to leave swelling and bruising up against her bony exposed ankles she tightened the scarf around her neck and pulled it up so that her mouth was covered look at her watch and waited waited waited it was evening when she finally through the harsh darkness WHAT IS THE SETTING AND MOOD ???

What is the meaning of the word checking as it is used in this sentence from the second paragraph of the passage?

The following question refers to “the philosophy of composition” by edgar allan poe and on writing by stephen king. what is a key difference in the use of details in the texts? poe’s essay is dominated by facts, while king’s memoir is dominated by images and examples. poe references numerous authors and literary works, while king does not reference any other authors or literary works. poe includes a list of all the poems he has written, while king includes a list of all the books he has written. poe’s essay is full of personal details about his wife and children, while king’s memoir is filled with details about his pets.

What theme is best revealed by this conflict? a.)with cooperation, crews can defeat the gods. b.)dangerous ocean travel claims many lives. c.)rest is required for all who work hard. d.)people must respect the wrath of the gods. read the excerpt from part 1 of the odyssey. now zeus the lord of cloud roused in the north a storm against the ships and driving veils of the squall moved down like night on land and sea. the bows went plunging at the gust; sails cracked and lashed outstrips in the big wind. we saw death in that fury, dropped the yards, unshipped the oars, and pulled for the nearest lee: then two long days and nights we lay offshore.