Identify three examples of imagery in Mark Twain's "Cub Pilot on the Mississippi." Then explain how he uses the imagery to help convey a theme that glamorous dreams sometimes turn into harsh realities.

1) each morning , dew glistens on the grass. 2) the sun yawns , scanning the horizon for companion clouds. 3) perched high ancient oak trees, startlings and sparrows announce a new day.

Read the following claim. people likely will continue making new year's resolutions despite often being unable to follow through on them. which selection from the article provides the best support for this statement?

What does this excerpt from act of romeo and juliet reveal about lord montague?