In "the rocking-horse winner," how is paul's attitude toward luck different from his mother's?

a. he doesn't believe luck and money are related.
b. he believes people can create their own luck.
c. he blames other people for his bad luck.
d. he relies on luck to make up for recklessness.

Which best describes the suspense technique of flashback? an image, color, object, or similar is shown early in the film. it later reappears in a pivotal scene or plot point. details of the story outside of the chronological storyline are provided to the audience, often as a memory. illusions of explosions and other events are presented, often using computer-generated imagery to seem realistic. the screenwriter lets the audience know something the main character does not, usually something important to the plot.

Which type of context clue does the author use to show the meaning of the word diplomats?

Which statement is true about the theme of a short story? a. the theme is directly stated in the story. b. the theme is the message the author wants to convey. c. the theme is the purpose of the story. d. the theme is the same as the subject of the story.