Read the excerpt from an analysis of the end of act v of hamlet. a duel takes place between laertes and hamlet. but due to treachery, laertes and hamlet are poisoned, as are claudius and gertrude, and they all die. which is the best summary of the theme that is developed in this section of the play?

In act v of a midsummer night's dream, quince presents the prologue for “pyramus and thisbe.” when he finishes, hippolyta comments: indeed he hath played on his prologue like a child on a recorder—a sound, but not in government. which tone does the simile “played on his prologue like a child on a recorder” create? it creates a sad, wistful tone by comparing quince’s performance to a beautiful tune. it creates a surprised tone by comparing quince’s performance to an eloquent speech by a government official. it creates a relaxed tone by comparing quince’s performance to lovely recorder music. it creates a humorous tone by comparing quince’s performance to a child playing an instrument badly.

Refer to "youth and tobacco use" in the lesson for a complete version of this text. “youth and tobacco use” presents a great deal of information regarding middle and high school students’ use of various tobacco products. which statement best explains how ideas are developed in the text?

Read this short speech. patriotism is often taught through school routines. young americans may stand to say, “i pledge allegiance to the flag.” they may attend special assemblies or programs honoring veterans. career studies may include descriptions of armed service professions. even the study of geography is an exercise patriotism, as student’s learn the names of states and capitals. i thought author includes an allusion to allow readers to. a. recall a familiar text. b. consider famous veterans. c. think of armed service professions. d. remember the fifty states in their capitals.