Read these lines from Johnson's "The Creation": And God smiled again,
And the rainbow appeared,
And curled itself around his shoulder.


How does the image of the rainbow in these lines shape the poet's presentation of God and what he creates?



A.
It adds awe and fear.


B.
It adds exciting suspense.


C.
It adds joy and wonder.


D.
It adds restless longing.

Should we take naps? Need help.

What character flaw is revealed through Romeo'sreactions in this passage?
impulsiveness decisiveness
compassion
fearfulness

Exercise 6: Establishing Credibility Many teachers take steps to establish credibility (ethos) on the first day of class. For each of the following examples, list which aspect of ethos the teacher is emphasizing for students: a. A young-looking teacher mentions her graduate degree and teaching experience
twice during the first half-hour of class.
b. An older-looking teacher makes several jokes and talks about playing Angry Birds
and Temple Run over the summer.
c. A teacher who taught at a rival school last year mentions that he’s glad to be at this
school now because it was where his father taught for 20 years.

At the end of Chapter 6, the narrator tells readers that Bilbo "dreamed of his own house and wandered in his sleep into all his different rooms looking for something that he could not find nor remember what it looked like." What does Bilbo's dream represent? A. Bilbo has met Gollum before but is unable to remember exactly when or precisely where. B. Bilbo is homesick and no longer wants to be on this quest with the dwarves and Gandalf. C. Bilbo no longer finds complete comfort in his home and must seek out new experiences to feel satisfied. D. Bilbo has forgotten something very important at home and must return there to retrieve it. 8. (3 pt) Which best describes a consequence of Tolkien's decision to set The Hobbit in Middle-earth rather than a real place? A. The setting allowed him to write about a heroic figure who goes on a quest. B. The setting allowed him to give his novel a happy ending rather than a tragic one. C. The setting allowed him to write about characters who had flaws and did not always do the right thing. D. The setting allowed him to invent all different kinds of imaginary creatures, myths, and gods. 9. (3 pt) Which element from the novel represents safety and comfort, but also a lack of adventure or excitement? A. Bilbo's home B. the hoard of Thror C. Gollum's ring D. Gandalf's wizardry 10. (3 pt) Read this passage: "That is Mr. Baggins, a hobbit of good family and unimpeachable reputation," said Gandalf. "…I am a wizard. I have heard of you if you have not heard of me." "...What do you want?" asked Beorn. "[We] have lost our luggage and nearly lost our way, and are rather in need of help, or at least of advice." What trait does Gandalf show when he speaks to Beorn in this way? A. tactfulness B. bravery C. foolishness D. fear 11. (3 pt) Why do the different groups in the novels sing songs? A. The songs help the singers express their hopes and fears, what they like and dislike. B. The songs calm the enemies of the singers and make them safer. C. The songs warn the singers about dangers they have yet to face. D. The songs help the singers find their way when they get lost or escape when they are captured. 12. (3 pt) Read this passage: "This thing all things devours: Birds, beasts, trees, flowers; Gnaws iron, bites steel; Slays king, ruins town, And beats high mountain down." Who says these words? A. Thorin B. Gollum C. Gandalf D. the Great Goblin 13. (3 pt) Which character's downfall is caused by having too much pride? A. the Master B. Bombur C. Smaug D. the Elvenking 14. (3 pt) Which is a theme of The Hobbit? A. People respect that which they fear. B. Never trust those you do not know. C. Greed is a destructive force in relationships. D. Might makes right.

Help me please machiavellian1. a hodge-podge of writings all mixed together
2. utterly revolting; appalling; extremely wicked/brutal/cruel
3. methodology of gaining or keeping political power (usually related to justifying deceit, cunning, duplicity, or bad faith in the process)
4. set in a bent position; hands-on-hips

To whom does the champion in this poem refer?