Read the following excerpt from The American Crisis and answer the question. ‘To see it in our power to make a world happy – to teach mankind the art of being so – to exhibit, on the theatre of the universe a character hitherto unknown – and to have, as it were, a new creation intrusted to our hands, are honors that command reflection, and can neither be too highly estimated, nor too gratefully received.’

What idea does Paine reference in these lines?

a-The colonies are an example to be followed.
b-The colonies are undeserving of discipline by the British.
c-The colonies must seek protection from other nations.
d-The colonies face an uncertain political future.

Yes or no ? a philanthropist is stingy and greedy.

In the story "seventh grade," how do victor's hopes and expectations about teresa at the beginning of the school day compare with his hopes and expectations about teresa at the end of the school day? his hopes and expectations are exactly the same at the end of the day. his hopes and expectations are completely different at the end of the day. his hopes and expectations are strengthened by the end of the day. his hopes and expectations are weakened by the end of the day.

The wizard of oz provides an example of a universal idea that connects with most readers. dorothy is lost in oz. during her journey, she comes to understand that there is no place like home. the author, l. frank baum, includes colorful descriptions to readers picture the strange place where dorothy has landed. this to convey the feeling of being lost. most readers can relate to this feeling through a variety of personal experiences. this universal truth allows readers to connect to the character, and in turn to feel less lonely and isolated themselves. which literary terms should be included in this body paragraph? check all that apply. characterization imagery irony theme setting