Read the excerpt from Act IV of Hamlet. Claudius: Good Laertes,
If you desire to know the certainty
Of your dear father's death, is 't writ in your revenge,
That, swoopstake, you will draw both friend and foe,
Winner and loser?

Laertes: None but his enemies.

Claudius: Will you know them then?

Laertes: To his good friends thus wide I'll ope my arms;
And like the kind life-rendering pelican,
Repast them with my blood.

How does this confrontation advance the plot?
The concept of revenge is introduced for the first time in the play.
The play’s action reaches a climax as Laertes exacts revenge.
The suspense builds as Claudius clarifies Laertes's goal.
The play's action is resolved as Claudius and Laertes make peace.

The excerpt above is from page 21 of harry potter and the sorcerers stone by j. k rowling. which passage represents a

Read the sentence from barrio boy by ernesto galarza. "now, ernesto, you are the man of the family. you will take care of your mother until we are together in sacramento. which statement best describes the figurative language used in these sentences? a simile is used to compare ernesto to a man. a simile is used to paint a picture of family life. a metaphor is used to compare a man and his family. a metaphor is used to paint a picture of responsibility.

How might an author with the opposite attitude rephrase the following sentence? this historic building is a local treasure, with a distinctive exterior and many antiques and fascinating artwork on the inside. choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. it's a shame this old building hasn't been torn down yet: its ugly design makes it an eyesore, and it is full of rickety furniture and dusty paintings. this building was built over 100 years ago and features a design not seen on many other buildings of the era as well as a large collection of furniture and art. the old man running the antiques shop watched the kids with suspicion, worrying they would not handle his fragile merchandise with proper care. it is vital that we preserve the history of our town by taking care of buildings like this one, with its interesting design and outstanding collection of art and furniture.