Which is an example of a formal inquiry into a research topic? A. conducting interviews to explore the topic B. thoroughly browsing the internet for information related to the topic C. having general conversations with peers about the topic D. creating surveys to see if the topic is interesting

Identify how chekhov’s background and beliefs may have influenced his short story “the bet”.

Read the following passage: he roamed from chamber to chamber with hurried, unequal, and objectless step. the pallor of his countenance had assumed, if possible, a more ghastly hue— but the luminousness of his eye had utterly gone out. the once occasional huskiness of his tone was heard no more; and a tremulous quaver, as if of extreme terror, habitually characterized his utterance. there were times, indeed, when i thought his unceasingly agitated mind was laboring with some oppressive secret, to divulge which he struggled for the necessary courage. which of the above ideas might be considered foreshadowing? he is wandering all over the chamber his skin tone is really pale his voice is quivering the narrator thinks he is laboring with an oppressive secret

To which type of poetic structure is "the bells" most similar? a. free verse b. lyric poetry c. japanese cinquain d. shakespearean sonnet