1. Discuss your overall thoughts on Adam Alter's "Irresistible" so far. What sticks out? How does it make you feel overall? At least 100 words.

“i didn't know that cheshire cats always grinned; in fact, i didn't know that cats could grin.” “they all can,” said the duchess; “and most of 'em do.” “i don't know of any that do,” alice said very politely, feeling quite to have got into a conversation. “you don't know much,” said the duchess; “and that's a fact.” what is the effect of the short sentences on the dialogue? they make the dialogue smooth and serene. they make the dialogue lively and humorous. they make the dialogue formal and elegant. they make the dialogue into a song.

Which two statements are the most likely interpretations of macbeth's behavior in act iii's banquet scene?

According to the author, where can we find the answer to our nation’s “most pressing problem”? does that seem logical?