How does leo tolstoy contrast the characters of gerasim and ivan ilyich in the death of ivan ilyich? ivan ilyich doesn’t like materialistic people, and gerasim doesn’t hate anybody. gerasim shows concern for ivan ilyich, whereas ivan has led a self-centered life. ivan ilyich doesn’t treat gerasim as his son, but gerasim treats ivan as his father. gerasim is unhappy as a servant, whereas ivan ilyich is proud of his position in society.

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

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.

Swift’s satire that tells of three brothers’ coats is