In Saki's story "Laura" the central character imagines that after reincarnated as an otter, she will then return as human “something rather primitive— a little brown unclothed Nubian boy." What does this passage rely on for humor? A. Slapstick comedy
B. A figure of speech
C. A pun
D. A stereotype

Define the following word using the meaning of the suffix. use your dictionary if you are uncertain of the definition. argument a. full of disagreement b. act of disagreement c. state of disagreement d. quality of disagreement

Read the excerpt from the common sense of bicycling: bicycling for ladies. the bicycle is capable of such high speed that there is a strong temptation to ride so fast as to cause over exertion or excessive perspiration. on the other hand some people ride too slow, causing a zigzag and uncertain movement. while exercising reasonable caution, be a fearless rider. when you come to a steep hill, if the road is clear, let it go as fast as it will. if you rid yourself of that ghost of fear, coasting is one of the greatest delights of cycling. which is the best paraphrase of the text?

How does tiresias prophecy affect the plot of the story ?