Read the excerpt from “Tayo’s Wishes.” Tayo told Eshu of his boredom, his dissatisfaction, and his unhappiness. He told of how no one commented on how hard he worked anymore. “And the worst part,” Tayo said, “is that I’m no longer Tayo Okafor, the yam farmer. I’m Tayo Okafor, who has nothing to do all day long.” Based on his words, which answer best describes Tayo? He tries to impress others. He values hard work. Tayo is ungrateful. Tayo avoids responsibilities.

Read the excerpt from queen elizabeth's response to parliament's request that she marry. for i assure you (what credit my assurance may have with you, i cannot tell, but what credit it shall deserve to have, the sequel shall declare) i will never in that matter conclude any thing that shall be prejudicial to the realm. for the weal, good and safety whereof, i will never shun to spend my life; and whomsoever it shall be my chance to light upon, i trust he shall be such, as shall be as careful for the realm as you; i will not say as myself, because i cannot so certainly determine of any other, but by my desire he shall be such as shall be as careful for the preservation of the realm and you, as myself. in this excerpt, queen elizabeth says "for the weal, good and safety whereof, i will never shun to spend my life" in order to convince her audience that she is unbiased, intelligent, and rarely makes mistakes. inform her audience that she will work hard to win back the broken trust of her followers. persuade her audience that she will never make personal decisions that will harm england. remind her audience that she is the ruler and in charge of enacting laws that protect england.

Select all the correct answers. which of the following are common characteristics of a shakespearean comedy? mistaken identities inaccurate historical information the theme of love the theme of revenge a major flaw in the main character

What does this excerpt from act of romeo and juliet reveal about lord montague?