6. Read this excerpt from “For Want of a Horseshoe Nail”:
Before the king could rise, his frightened horse had galloped away. The king looked up and saw that his soldiers were fleeing in confused retreat, and that on all sides Henry’s troops were closing in upon him.

What aspect of the scene does Baldwin’s use of language effectively communicate?

the glad confidence of the king
the grief and shame of the soldiers
the frenzy and confusion of battle
the breezy, fun-loving nature of the king

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6. Read this excerpt from “For Want of a Horseshoe Nail”:
Before the king could rise, his frightened horse had galloped away. The king looked up and saw that his soldiers were fleeing in confused retreat, and that on all sides Henry’s troops were closing in upon him.

What aspect of the scene does Baldwin’s use of language effectively communicate?

       the glad confidence of the king
       the grief and shame of the soldiers
       the frenzy and confusion of battle
       the breezy, fun-loving nature of the king

anonymous · Answer

I am going with the 3rd one. Is it right?

anonymous · Answer

That sounds right. I was a little hesitant with the second one, but I think the third one is correct :)

anonymous · Answer

Thank you. Could you help me with some other questions?

anonymous · Answer

I can try

anonymous · Answer

8. "Argument," by Joseph Addison, is a traditional persuasive essay. In the essay, Addison supports his thesis with __________.       
       
        impressive imagery

       reasons and evidence

       humor and exaggeration

       logical fallacies and emotional appeals

anonymous · Answer

i dont know, I haven't read it

anonymous · Answer

I would assume the second one just because it said it was a traditional persuasive essay

anonymous · Answer

12. What advice do Robert E. Lee and the speaker in Langston Hughes’s poem give to their children? 
       Don’t quit, even when times are tough.
       Do what you promise to do.
       Think positively at all times.
       Play by the rules and be responsible.

anonymous · Answer

Robert E. Lee's poem is "Letter to his son" and Langston Hughes  poem is "Mother to Son."

anonymous · Answer

I think I read these poems. If I am not confused, the answer is A

anonymous · Answer

14. The authors of “Rebecca” and “The Story of Augustus” reach readers by using __________ . 
       stories from their own lives to give advice
       wit and hyperbole to communicate their ideas
       logical fallacies to support their arguments
       intriguing questions and comments to engage readers’ minds

anonymous · Answer

I haven't read these. Sorry :(

anonymous · Answer

Okay thanks for helping though. I am going to close the question.

anonymous · Answer

Dont I get a metal?

anonymous · Answer

I want to give you a medal but I am new to openstudy and I do not know how to give medals.

anonymous · Answer

Wait I think I did it.

anonymous · Answer

You did :) Thank you!