How does Hughes characterize the speaker in "Dream Variations"?
The speaker is portrayed as someone who lives a
carefree and light-hearted existence.
He portrays him as a man who lives in a dream state
and refuses to see reality.
He portrays him as a man who wishes he could
freely express himself and rest safely.
The speaker is portrayed as a man who loves to
dance until he is exhausted.

The consequence of jim smiley’s human foible adds to the story’s humor. what foible does smiley demonstrate?

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.

Which adjective best describes the narrators father according to the narrator