What is the purpose of this passage from " the haunted palace " the poem that appears within the story " the fall of the house of usher " But evil things, In robes of sorrow , assailed the monarch’s high estate; ( Ah, let us mourn! — for never morrow shall dawn upon him, desolate) and round about his home the glory that blushed and bloomed Is but a dim-remembered story Of the old time entombed

A . It’s provides an example of the writing skill of Edgar Allan Poe .

B. It’s illustrates the elements of Gothic literature to the reader

C. It attempts to alleviate the gloomy mood of the story

D. It’s serves to foreshadow what will happen in the story

Aproblem associated with drinking a beverage while driving is a. you may swallow more than intended b. your hands will be greasy c. your judgment will be impaired

Bicycle riding should be encouraged, and adding bicycle lanes will increase the number of riders. it is healthier for people to ride than to sit angrily in traffic. it is healthier for everyone to breathe cleaner air. sharing the road can be tricky, but there are things that can be done. so, add the bike lanes and get rolling! which sentence would improve this conclusion? every town should consider adding bicycle lanes, because it is a great idea. organizing safety classes for drivers and cyclists will ensure that everyone knows the rules. do not listen to negative people who complain about anything new. it is true that some people might get injured, but even walking can be dangerous.

The latin phrase de gustibus non est disputandum means which of the following? a. “disputes aren’t easily settled.” b. “the great aren’t guilty.” c. “guilt isn’t the issue.” d. “there’s no disputing about tastes.”