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what is the connotation of the word uncommon in the context of these sentences from the count of monte cristo?

dantès in his cell heard the noise of preparation,—sounds that at the depth where he lay would have been inaudible to any but the ear of a prisoner, who could hear the splash of the drop of water that every hour fell from the roof of his dungeon. he guessed something uncommon was passing among the living; but he had so long ceased to have any intercourse with the world, that he looked upon himself as dead.

a. in short supply
b. remarkable
c. out of the ordinary
d. strange

Now long and short works of fiction have different characteristics beyond simply the length of the work. think of a short story that you like and a longer work (novel or novella) that you like. you can use the story and novella from this unit if no other works come to mind quickly. discuss the elements of each work that made it enjoyable to read. what relationship did the form of the work (short story, novella, or novel) have in making it an enjoyable read? what elements of fiction were strongest in the work, and how did they impact your enjoyment of the story? compare the two works you chose. how are they representative of short fiction versus longer forms of fiction?

Proofread this excerpt from a review of the film tangled. what type of errors does it contain? walt disney studios is back with another delightful film sure to entertain children and adults alike, hat’s off to the writer and director of this charming little endeavor. they have effectively managed to breathe new life into an old classic: by giving rapunzel's tale a fresh twist, instead of the meek and rapunzel of the original disney story; this retelling gives us a spunky and assertive heroine ready to take command of her own life. a. mixed-up tenses b. incorrect verb usage c. spelling errors d. punctuation errors

Choose the word that best describes the relationship between mini and her father at the beginning of the story. a. distant b. silly c. loving d. uncommunicative