40 points! Read the following passage:

"What horror and stupefaction took possession of my soul. I was like a man who had received a knock-down
blow."

Using context clues, which is the meaning of “stupefaction"?

A. Free from disturbance
B. A person's look or manner
C. The inability to think or feel properly
D. Many and various

What type of literary device is demonstrated in this passage from the monkeys paw father and son

Write a literary analysis essay about an intercalary chapter of the grapes of wrath. your essay should examine how the structure and language support the overall purpose, and it should include specific examples from the text to support your claim. your essay should include the following elements: • a claim that takes a clear stand on the author's purpose, supported by main points • evidence from the text that supports your claim and main points • commentary that the reader understand how your evidence should be interpreted • an introduction, body and conclusion that organize the content of your essay

Why does pumblechook choke on the brandy at christmas dinner? a. he has had too much to drink. b. mrs. joe had only spoiled brandy to serve him. c. pip replaced it with tar water. d. he becomes overexcited telling his story.