Which excerpt from Shakespeare's "Sonnet 18" contains an idea that most contrasts with the central idea in Browning's lines? a. Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate:
b. Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date:
c. Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimm'd;
d. So long as men can breathe or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.
ANSWER: A

Which revision of this sentence best uses direct characterization?

Read the exercept from robert stawell ball great astronmers, based on the context of the exerpct what does the word protacted most clearly means? a. seeming to be truthful b. weighing an excessive amount c. extending in a specific decision d. continuing for a long time e. being exceptional and talented

Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the physical act of moving. in excerpt 1, it refers to personal growth, while in excerpt 2, it suggests scientific discoveries. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests the gradual march of time. in excerpt 1, it refers to societal advancement, while in excerpt 2, it suggests steps toward a particular goal.