Read the excerpt from act i of the importance of being earnest. algernon. oh! there is no use speculating on that subject. divorces are made in heaven. part of the excerpt would be considered an epigram because the short statement “oh! there is no use speculating on that subject” offers a surprising take on the subject being discussed. in the witty statement “oh! there is no use speculating on that subject,” the writer intentionally describes something as being less than it actually is. the short, witty statement “divorces are made in heaven” offers a surprising take on divorces. in the short, witty statement “divorces are made in heaven,” the writer intentionally describes something as being less than it actually is.

the short, witty statement “Divorces are made in Heaven” offers a surprising take on divorces.

An epigram is a brief statement that offers an interesting or memorable take on an idea. Epigrams are often witty, humourous or satirical. In this case, the speaker tells us that "divorces are made in heaven." This is an interesting take on a common saying, that "marriages are made in heaven." Because of this twist, the statement is likely to be memorable and to make an impression on the audience.

because you are a boy

explanation:

1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)