Define mood and theme; explain how an author’s choice of language impacts them in a literary work.

Which are examples of puns? check all that apply. a. it’s pointless to write with a broken pencil. b. early to bed means early to rise. c. the poor, old cow was udderly exhausted. d. a penny saved is a penny earned. e. that lightning storm was just shocking.

This series of works has captured the imaginations of people all over the world. a. incarcerated c. jailed b. seized d. arrested

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?