In this excerpt, which phrase carries the most positive tone?
a spring without voices
the mornings that had once throbbed
the dawn chorus of robins
only silence lay over the fields

What form would best be classified as postmodern

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.

What do these words tell us about macbeth's state of mind on the eve of battle? a. he is confident he will win the battle because of the witches' prophecies. b. he is angry that lady macbeth has killed herself and left him alone. c. he is prepared to die and regrets that he will not grow old gracefully. d. he feels ill and is worried that he will not win the upcoming battle.