I know you speak_ french but do you speak_ german?

Which three sentences in this excerpt from arthur conan doyle's "the contest" suggest that the author's tone is mocking?

Apolitical campaign showing the candidate wearing a hard hat and work shirt while touring a factory is using oa) glittering generalities. ob) transfer appeal. oc) testimonial. od) plain folks appeal.

Which statement is true of the antagonist of a character vs. nature conflict? the antagonist is generally more powerful than the protagonist. the antagonist is a person or personified object. the antagonist and the protagonist have the same values. the antagonist is always difficult to fletermine.