Answer:
historical
Explanation:
The historical present is the use of a verb in the <u>present tense</u> to refer to an event that took place <u>in the past</u>.
The verb flies is in the present tense; however, it refers to a period of time in the twentieth century, which was almost a hundred years ago. That's why it is called historical present.
Answer: her tone is ironic,she did think this would teach her such a good lesson.
Explanation:
Answer:
c. helps readers picture the scene of the searchers in the forest.
d. compares the light of flashlights to the light of fireflies
Explanation:
From the sentence, "Flashlights punctuated the darkness like giant fireflies", the simile "like giant fireflies" helps readers picture the scene of the searchers in the forest and compares the light of flashlights to the light of fireflies.
Answer:
D: He polishes his bike until it gleams, like a handful of dimes."
Explanation:
The story “Broken Chain” is written by Gary Soto and it deals with the teenage struggles that arise in Alfonso’s life. He doesn’t like the way he looks but he wants so badly to impress a girl named Sandra.
The reason why Alfonso polishes his bike until it gleams, like a handful of dimes is because of Sandra according to the excerpt .
Answer:
answer A
Explanation:
because it talks about the benefits of newspapers
