Which statement best explains how word choice affects the tone of this passage? the word strength creates an optimistic tone. the word threaten creates a somber tone. the word knowingly creates a bored tone. the word protect creates a confident tone.

What is lincoln's purpose in writing this speech? to stress the difficulties of war to honor those who died in the war to call for an end to the war to call the country to join a new war

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a. one question you should always ask yourself: “am i with the results? ” b. always ask yourself this question: “ am i with the results? ” c. one question you should always ask yourself is : “am i with the results? ” d. always ask yourself a question like: “am i with the results? ”

Which line of dialogue best describes mrs. x’s sense of superiority over miss y at the begging of the play? a. “if you wanted to shoot me it wouldn’t be so surprising, because i stood in your way.” b. “home is the best of all, the theatre next and children—well, you wouldn’t undertake that.” c. i embroidered them myself—i can’t bear tulips, but he wants tulips on everything.” d. it’s sinful to sit here and make fun of ones husband this way when he is kind and a good little man.”