Read the excerpt from Hamlet, Act I, Scene i.

Marcellus: What! has this thing appear’d again to-night?

Bernardo: I have seen nothing.

Marcellus: Horatio says ’tis but our fantasy,
And will not let belief take hold of him
Touching this dreaded sight twice seen of us:
Therefore I have entreated him along
With us to watch the minutes of this night;

What is the effect of this dialogue?

It creates an air of suspense in the plot.
It shows how angry the characters are.
It describes details of the castle setting.
It entertains through the use of clever wording.

Which statement is the best summary of the theme in this passage? people almost always disappoint their family members. working hard and being honest leads to long-lasting rewards. showing strength in a crisis makes problems easier to overcome. unintentional betrayal can lead to severe consequences

9. types of literature that are told from a point of view include autobiographies, memoirs, diaries, and journals.

Plz asap read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the article. the boys and girls are merely asked to obtain the signatures of ten friends or relatives. how does the word "merely" affect the meaning of the sentence? a- it suggests that asking people to subscribe to the washington times is something negative. b- it implies that obtaining ten signatures is not a requirement for receiving a prize. c- it downplays the fact that to win the prize, children must ask people to subscribe to the washington times. d- it emphasizes that children receive the prize only if they obtain ten signatures.