What information does the narrator withhold at the beginning of "the black cat" in order to increase suspense and encourage the reader to continue reading?

a. his past history and why he committed the crimes he is accused of
b. the events that have caused the narrator to think he will die the following day
c. his mental state and the fact that he is in an insane asylum
d. the name of the town he lives in and his position in the town

What is a casting director, and what do you think might be some of the possible benefits of a director using a casting director? what do you think might be some of the possible drawbacks of a director using a casting director? your response should be at least five sentences. use complete sentences and offer evidence to back up your opinion.

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. "you just don't understand," she said, as maggie and i came out to the car. "what don't i understand? " i wanted to know. "your heritage," she said, and then she turned to maggie, kissed her, and said, "you ought to try to make something of yourself, too, maggie. it's really a new day for us. but from the way you and mama still live you'd never know it." in the excerpt above, what can the reader infer about dee's opinion of her sister? she admires maggie for preserving the family traditions. she feels superior to maggie because she is uneducated. she feels sorry for maggie because of her poverty. she respects maggie because of her resilience.

Gatsby comment that nick looks familiar to him. what surprising connection do they have?