Tripp's mother always told him don't put the cart before the horse. He never knew what she meant until the day that he bought a new drum kit before he sold his old one. Now he has two and doesn't have space for both in his room. Choose the meaning of the adage don't put the cart before the horse as it is used in the passage.

A) Work like an animal to save your money.
B) Do things in the right order to avoid problems.
C) Have the proper equipment for your task.
D) Don't spend money on new musical instruments.

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What excerpt from a student essay maintains the most objective tone

In twelve years a slave, when the passengers on the ship learn robert has smallpox, what is their reaction? “panic-stricken” “indifferent” “relieved” “oppressed”

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?