How does the setting of Bag-End impact reader understanding of Bilbo at the end of The Hobbit? A)It shows that, because he has seen the world beyond his home, he will now always feel very restless and unsatisfied at home.

B)It helps convey that, because of what he has done, Bilbo's status among his neighbors in Bag-End will be forever elevated.

C)It demonstrates that Bilbo was foolish to wish to return to a place as small-minded and backward as Bag-End.

D)It helps reveal that, despite his adventuring, there is still a part of Bilbo that enjoys what is familiar and comfortable.

Magine you are writing a love poem. which of the following words use the appropriate connotation? flower buds harsh tune sudden attack grave digger

Look at this photograph of a klondike gold rush camp. what would you find challenging about being in this type of environment? check all that apply. the extreme cold the steep climbs over the mountain the thick covering of snow the cramped living conditions the harsh winds

Read the excerpt from the poem "growing up italian" by maria mazziotti gillan and answer the question that follows. when i was a little girl, i thought everyone was italian, and that was good. we visted our aunts and uncles, and they visted us. the italian language smooth and sweet in my mouth. in kindergarten, english words fell on me, thick and sharp as hail. i grew silent, the italian word balanced on the edge of my tongue and the english word, lost during the first moment of every question. source: gillan, maria mazziotti. "growing up italian." poetrymagazine. com. poetry magazine, n. d. web. 30 mar. 2011. what is the tone of this poem? what does the tone reveal about the speaker of the poem and the conflict she faces? based on this excerpt, what can you predict about the theme of the poem?