Read this passage: as gregor samsa one morning from restless dreams awoke, found he himself in his bed into an enormous vermin transformed. dr. norman prinsky, trans., the metamorphosis how does the literal, word-for-word translation of the metamorphosis illustrate the idea that 100 percent accuracy in a translation is difficult to achieve? a. it makes the words sound jumbled, and it is not easy to read. b. it does not reflect the original ideas kafka had for his short story. c. it uses words that are no longer used in either german or english. d. it forces the reader to question the reliability of the narrator.

Read the paragraph from nick’s personal narrative. standing alone in my family’s barn, i thought about how much hard work and time my parents had invested—how much hard work and time we had all invested—in maintaining a fully operational farm. i did not remember a time when my clothes had not reeked of manure or my hair had not held fast to brittle pieces of straw. what would happen if my parents had to sell the farm so we could move closer to my grandparents? just as i was attempting to imagine a life in the city, a sudden commotion erupted and interrupted my thoughts. with animals squawking and dust flying, i scrambled to pinpoint the source of this unexpected intrusion. in seconds that felt more like minutes, i was successful . . and i could scarcely believe what my eyes were seeing. which element of a personal narrative would be best for nick to include next?

Why is one side of the moon called the dark side of the moon?

Secret in slovakia how does the author's use of foreshadowing in the opening paragraphs affect the passage? a. it creates excitement by revealing the narrator's hopes of receiving part of her great-aunt's estate. b. it creates dread through its vivid descriptions of the house; readers are aware that something terrible has happened within those walls. c. it creates mystery by suggesting that the narrator's view of the house will somehow change as a result of her experiences inside. d. it creates a sense of joy and anticipation by hinting that the narrator will be reconnected with her great-aunt.