How does the reference to the clock in this passage contribute to a suspenseful pace? It makes readers think about how long Ellery usually takes to solve a case. It makes readers worry that they won’t have time to read the mystery. It makes readers wonder how long it will take Ellery to solve the mystery. It makes readers curious as to why the teacher is so worried.

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?

Which type of story uses animals as characters in order to illustrate a general truth about human nature?

Reread lines 6-7 "the survivor." determine how the tone of these differs from the preceding lines (1-5)