{Marking branliest} Read this sentence from "Barbie Is in Her 60s and Still Going Strong!"

In 1965, when only one woman had ever been in space, Barbie became an astronaut.

How does the writer make use of situational irony here?

A) to demonstrate to young people the advantages and opportunities that come with being successful and famous

B) to illustrate the possibilities of technology in the field of space exploration

C) to present the sad fact that women in Barbie's world often have more opportunities than women in the real world

D) to cleverly use language in ways that is likely to surprise, intrigue, and amuse young girls

Which lines in this excerpt from act iv of shakespeare’s romeo and juliet reflect the conflict of person versus the unknown?

Which statement best describes how these paragraphs develop the central idea of the article? a- they elaborate on the idea that the offer has been made with youngsters in mind. b- they provide additional information as to why the prize is a wagon instead of something else. c- they support the idea that the wagon is attractive to youngsters and is a worthy prize. d- they introduce the idea that the newspaper is a generous organization. read paragraphs 4 and 5. the disc wheel coaster wagon is thirty-six inches long and sixteen inches wide. the coaster is built exactly like a high-powered automobile. the disc wheels have rubber tires and true roller bearings. it runs as smoothly as an eight-cylinder automobile. it is built of the strongest wood and is equipped with a reliable hand brake, enabling the owner to stop in an instant. the tongue—usually the first thing about a wagon to break and render the wagon unserviceable—is so stout that a man can jump on it without breaking it.

What is a generalization? a. a series of events that make up what happens in a story b. hints or clues that tell you what is going to happen in a story c. the final resolution or event that ties up loose ends in a story d. a simple statement about something complicated