What is this passage describing?

the desert sun beat down on the road, and a mirage of shimmering water appeared in front of him.

a.
setting

b.
conflict

c.
climax

d.
rising action

what novel are you talking about?

- "the basic difference between keywords and subjects is that subjects (or "subject headings") have been predetermined, while keywords have not. a keyword is an easy place to start because you can use any word that seems to fit your search; this is called "natural language" searching."

- free verse.

- " in poetry, one of the best ways to practice technique is to write in. i want all to be unstressed so that “all the clocks” and “in the night” are matching anapests. many forms that sharpen skills are useful in free verse."

well easy, ask her if she's free or if she would like to go out with you.

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