Which excerpt from “the gift of the magi” best illustrates the humorous tone of the narrator? oh, and the next two hours tripped by on rosy wings. forget the hashed metaphor. she was ransacking the stores for jim's present. in the vestibule below was a letter-box into which no letter would go, and an electric button from which no mortal finger could coax a ring. poor fellow, he was only twenty-two--and to be burdened with a family! he needed a new overcoat and he was without gloves. suddenly she whirled from the window and stood before the glass. her eyes were shining brilliantly, but her face had lost its color within twenty seconds.

Select the rebuttal statement that best refutes the viewpoint in section one. a) it is necessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. b) it is unnecessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. c) it is necessary for athletes involved in mixed martial arts to self-regulate. d) one distinctive feature of mixed martial arts is the combination of various techniques.

Part a: what are two main ideas of maria w. stewart’s speech? a god is responsible for the discriminatory treatment of african americans. b any individual who decides to commit to a life of domestic servitude is disgraceful. c african americans and women are products of the unfair treatment they receive in the united states. d slavery has crushed african americans’ will to resist and overcome discriminatory practices. e african american women can merely pray for divine intervention for equal rights, as they are not a priority for social reformers. f african americans should work to advance their status by demanding more opportunities for education and meaningful work.

Gilman's the yellow wallpaper expresses the idea that doctors in the 19th century did not take into account the opinions and needs of mentally ill patients when treating them which line from they story best supports this theme