Which sentences In the excerpt from Eaton Stannard Barrett's The Heroine best parody horror-filled Gothic scenes? The Heroine
by Eaton Stannard Barrett (excerpt)

lapproached It. The wind moaned through the broken windows, and the rank grass rustled in the court. I entered. All was dark within; the
boards creaked as I trod, the shutters flapped, and an ominous owl was hooting in the chimney. I groped my way along the hall, thence into a
pariour-up stalirs and down--not a horror to be found. No dead hand met my left hand, firmly grasping It, and drawing me forcibly forward; no
huge eyeball glared at me through a crevice. How disheartening!
The cold was now creeping through me: my teeth chattered, and my whole frame shook.:l had seated myself on the stairs, and was weeplng
piteously, wishing myself safe at home, and in bed; and deploring the dire necessity which had compelled me to this frightful undertaking, when
on a sudden I heard the sound of approaching steps. I sprang upon my feet with renovated spirits.

Excerpt from the ultimate fighting championship mary o'dell 1 american interest in mixed martial arts is growing. both male and female athletes are invited to compete, although this sport is not recommended for the prima donna. this full contact fighting combines various martial arts techniques so fighters with different styles can compete against each other. this intriguing sport has convinced more than one athlete that he is not, in fact, the alpha and the omega! many people think that all combative sports should be strictly monitored and regulated by state commissions. it is obvious that the ultimate fighting championship (ufc) is an organization that promotes combative athletic events. state athletic commissions should strictly monitor and regulate the ufc.select the rebuttal statement that best refutes the viewpoint in section one. a) it is necessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. b) it is unnecessary to oversee the athletes involved in mixed martial arts. c) it is necessary for athletes involved in mixed martial arts to self-regulate. d) one distinctive feature of mixed martial arts is the combination of various techniques.

Which techniques best describe the tone the author is using in this passage? o a. confusion and curiosity o b. jokes and humor o c. sarcasm and mockery o d. sadness and regret

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