Determine if the following statements are true or false:

1. a literary device is an unusual twist of plot, character, or way of telling a story that makes it interesting to the reader.
2. the surprise ending is a figure of speech.
3. when quoting words directly from the story, a writer should surround them with quotation marks.
4. the social customs of the time play a part in the story of "the necklace".
5. "the celebrated jumping frog of calaveras county" is an example of a story in which dialect adds to the humor.
6. a critic is not supposed to give his personal opinion about a book.
7. the frame story is an example of .
8. a critic should always tell his readers the details of the plot.

Read the sentence. the referee said, “you won the match.” what change should be made to correct this sentence? capitalize match. capitalize you. capitalize referee. capitalize

Arrange the sentences below to form a logical paragraph.an experienced rock climber knows that it takes a combination of knowledge and preparation to perform a successful climb.a successful climb begins with a proper foothold, carefully placing each foot on a ledge or crack then reaching for a solid hold, and finally pushing off.in addition to a proper foothold, a climber must be careful to check the integrity of the rock before stepping because it has to be solid clear through.a veteran climber judges the integrity of the rock and chooses not to climb on conglomerates, packed clay with lots of little rocks.but, such knowledge of rock is not the only preparation a skilled climber needs; equally important is the correct equipment.with these tools, knowledge of rock composition and equipment safety, a climber may experience many safe and enjoyable climbs.

What is the meaning of each underlined word in these excerpts from "a modest proposal" by jonathan swift? i think it is agreed by all parties, that this prodigious number of children in the arms, or on the backs, or at the heels of their mothers, and frequently of their fathers, is in the present deplorable state of the kingdom, a very great additional grievance; and therefore whoever could find out a fair, cheap and easy method of making these children sound and useful members of the common-wealth, would deserve so well of the publick, as to have his statue set up for a preserver of the nation. some persons of a desponding spirit are in great concern about that vast number of poor people, who are aged, diseased, or maimed; and i have been desired to employ my thoughts what course may be taken, to ease the nation of so grievous an incumbrance. the word prodigious means . the word desponding means .