As for Bilbo Baggins, even while he was making his
speech, he had been fingering the golden ring in his
pocket: his magic ring that he had kept secret for so many
years. As he stepped down he slipped it on his finger, and
he was never seen by any hobbit in Hobbiton again.
- The Fellowship of the Ring,
J. R.R. Tolkien

Which elements in the passage are common element of fantasy literature? Check all that apply

•A magical object
•A powerful speech
•A mythical or imaginary creature
•A made-up setting
•A character who keeps secrets

ANSWER: A B and C

Helen grey by christina georgina rossetti because one loves you, helen grey, is that a reason you should pout, and like a march wind veer about, and frown, and say your shrewish say? don't strain the cord until it snaps, don't split the sound heart with your wedge, don't cut your fingers with the edge of your keen wit; you may, perhaps. because you're handsome, helen grey, is that a reason to be proud? ✔ your eyes are bold, your laugh is loud, your steps go mincing on their way; but so you miss that modest charm which is the surest charm of all: take heed, you yet may trip and fall, and no man care to stretch his arm. stoop from your cold height, helen grey, come down, and take a lowlier place; come down, to fill it now with grace; come down you must perforce some day: for years cannot be kept at bay, and fading years will make you old; then in their turn will men seem cold, when you yourself are nipped and grey. how does the line in bold suggest a key idea developed in the poem? a) it compares real qualities with superficial ones. b) it confirms that helen is attractive. c) it implies beauty is nothing to celebrate. d) it suggests pride should be based on other things.

According to homer's iliad, which greek god was helen of troy's father? a. apollo b. poseidon c. zeus d. hades

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