Read the passage.. Excerpt from "A Ghost Story" in Sketches New and Old by Mark Twain). Question 1) How do the words a century of dragging seconds enhance the tone of this passage? A) They explain that the narrator is growing impatient, creating a frustrated tone., B) They explain how slowly time seems to pass, emphasizing the terrified tone., C) They develop an annoyed tone as the narrator is eager for things to move more quickly., D) They develop an anticipatory tone as the narrator cannot wait for what happens next. (Will Mark Brainliest). PLEASE ONLY ANSWER THE QUESTION IF YOU ACTUALLY KNOW THE ANSWER HAVE TO PASS THIS CLASS FOR SUMMER SCHOOL). ​

When developing a written argument, what best explains why an author would use a graph as a source? a graph gives numeric evidence visually. a graph is easy to read and understand. a graph is colorful and will engage the reader. a graph can be used to refute an argument.

Read this statement: "but old fears have a way of clinging like cobwebs." how is this statement related to figurative language? this statement demonstrates personification. this statement demonstrates a hyperbole. this statement demonstrates a onomatoepia. this demonstrates a simile.

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.