A) is a complex sentence
Complex Sentence consists of 1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause.
As she was unable to swim- dependent clause (it can't be a sentence on its own)
Lena didn't want to go to the pool party- independent clause (it can be a sentence on its own)
If a dependent clause comes before the independent clause, there has to be a comma joining the 2 clauses.
Answer:
C. The author likens joy to sunshine to show how positive feelings can overcome dreariness.
Explanation:
This is a very common metaphor in literature: Sunshine is like an almighty force that can overcome pretty much anything.
In this case, Hector's joy is compared to sunshine, and there's no literal sunshine actually involved. Regardless, the figurative brightness and warmth of Hector's positive attitude is told to be powerful enough to overcome the dreariness (likened to gray skies and rain) that those around him may be going through.
The answer is D because it is the only answer choice that actually points out Hector's attitude as being a sunshine that overcomes the dreariness in others' moods.
True because singular means one
Hello there.
Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "Hear me, my lords and captains of Phaeacia! By now you've had our fill of food well-shared and the lyre too, our loyal friend at banquets...test ourselves in contests..." Why did the speaker above want the bard to stop singing? He noticed that the songs upset Odysseus. He was tired of sitting and wanted to participate in the games. He had a headache and couldn’t listen to the music any longer. He had eaten too much and wanted to feast to end.<span>
He had eaten too much and wanted to feast to end.</span>
