Which excerpts contain examples of epic similes? Select 3 options. "…its crackling roots blazed and hissed –
as a blacksmith plunges a glowing ax or adze
in an ice-cold bath and the metal screeches steam
and its temper hardens – that's the iron's strength –
so the eye of Cyclops sizzled round that stake."
Or are you wandering rogues, who cast your lives
like dice, and ravage other folk by sea?'
Then he dismembered them and made his meal,
gaping and crunching like a mountain lion—
everything: innards, flesh, and marrow bones.
When the young Dawn with finger tips of rose
lit up the world, the Cyclops built a fire
and milked his handsome ewes, all in due order, putting the sucklings to the mothers.

Read the opening lines of chapter 1 of twenty years at hull house and answer the question. on the theory that our genuine impulses may be connected with our childish experiences, that one’s bent may be tracked back to that “no-man’s land” where character is formless but nevertheless settling into definite lines of future development, i begin this record with some impressions of my childhood. the author begins her book with memories from her childhood. according to this excerpt, addams felt strongly that childhood was important because its trials and triumphs will support a successful life suffering during this time can create long-lasting goals it has a strong impact on personal growth throughout life children are free of the ethical judgments that adults make next question

Which two elements does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens contain? "a small matter," said the ghost, “to make these silly folks so full of gratitude." "small! " echoed scrooge. the spirit signed to him to listen to the two apprentices, who were pouring out their hearts in praise of fezziwig: and when he had done so, said, "why! is it not? he has spent but a few pounds of your mortal money: three or four perhaps. is that so much that he deserves this praise? " "it isn’t that," said scrooge, heated by the remark, and speaking unconsciously like his former, not his latter, self. "it isn't that, spirit. he has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil. say that his power lies in words and looks; in things so slight and insignificant that it is impossible to add and count ’em up: what then? the happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune." he felt the spirit's glance, and stopped. "what is the matter? " asked the ghost. "nothing particular," said scrooge. "something, i think? " the ghost insisted. "no," said scrooge, "no. i should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk just now. that's all."

Which character threatens several times to kill solomon northup in twelve years a slave? clemens ray burch john williams robert