Which narrative element is used in this excerpt from theodore dreiser’s short story “peter”?
athis excerpt shows the writer’s use of figurative language to hold the reader’s attention.
bthis excerpt shows how the writer develops peter's character.
cthis excerpt shows how the writer is trying to pace the story through flashbacks.
dthis excerpt shows how the writer is trying to develop a specific conflict.

Secret in slovakia how does the author's use of foreshadowing in the opening paragraphs affect the passage? a. it creates excitement by revealing the narrator's hopes of receiving part of her great-aunt's estate. b. it creates dread through its vivid descriptions of the house; readers are aware that something terrible has happened within those walls. c. it creates mystery by suggesting that the narrator's view of the house will somehow change as a result of her experiences inside. d. it creates a sense of joy and anticipation by hinting that the narrator will be reconnected with her great-aunt.

Which sentence uses the simple present tense of sleep? mr. ford sleeping on a feather mattress in his apartment. mr. ford will sleep on a feather mattress in his apartment. mr. ford sleeps on a feather mattress in his apartment. mr. ford slept on a feather mattress in his apartment.

The last part of the beowulf excerpt recounts how grendel flees into the darkness after suffering a fatal would from beowulf. what part of freytags pyramid best fits this section of the story