In using a colon to introduce a quotation, be sure the clause before the colon is a
complete sentence (can stand alone). Which
sentence below uses a colon correctly?
A. Thomas Edison gave tribute to others when he said: "I start
where the last man left off."
B. Edison was known for his hard work: "Everything comes to
him who hustles while he waits."
C. Edison:"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is
dressed in overalls and looks like work."

Which revision of this sentence best uses direct characterization?

Which two elements does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens contain? "a small matter," said the ghost, “to make these silly folks so full of gratitude." "small! " echoed scrooge. the spirit signed to him to listen to the two apprentices, who were pouring out their hearts in praise of fezziwig: and when he had done so, said, "why! is it not? he has spent but a few pounds of your mortal money: three or four perhaps. is that so much that he deserves this praise? " "it isn’t that," said scrooge, heated by the remark, and speaking unconsciously like his former, not his latter, self. "it isn't that, spirit. he has the power to render us happy or unhappy; to make our service light or burdensome; a pleasure or a toil. say that his power lies in words and looks; in things so slight and insignificant that it is impossible to add and count ’em up: what then? the happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune." he felt the spirit's glance, and stopped. "what is the matter? " asked the ghost. "nothing particular," said scrooge. "something, i think? " the ghost insisted. "no," said scrooge, "no. i should like to be able to say a word or two to my clerk just now. that's all."

In the call to adventure what starts a hero on his or her heroic path