Which sentences in this excerpt from Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Contest" show Policles's lack of knowledge about the rules and restrictions of his society?Thence he concentrated himself upon the stage, on which Metas, a well-known minstrel from Corinth and an old friend of Policles, was singing and playing without much encouragement from the audience. To Policles it seemed that Metas was having less than his due, so he applauded loudly, but he was surprised to observe that the soldiers frowned at him, and that all his neighbours regarded him with some surprise. Being a man of strong and obstinate character, he was the more inclined to persevere in his clapping when he perceived that the general sentiment was against him.
But what followed filled the shepherd poet with absolute amazement. When Metas of Corinth had made his bow and withdrawn to half-hearted and perfunctory applause, there appeared upon the stage, amid the wildest enthusiasm upon the part of the audience, a most extraordinary figure.
. . . The blue-clad player struck several chords upon his lyre, and then burst suddenly out into the "Ode of Niobe." Policles sat straight up on his bench and gazed at the stage in amazement. The tune demanded a rapid transition from a low note to a high, and had been purposely chosen for this reason. The low note was a grunting, a rumble, the deep discordant growling of an ill-conditioned dog.
. . . It was madness—insufferable madness! If this were allowed to pass, there was an end of all musical justice in Greece. Policles’ conscience would not permit him to be still. Standing upon his bench with waving hands and upraised voice, he protested with all the strength of his lungs against the mad judgment of the audience.

Margaret wrote a note and put it an envelope. She wrote Molly’s name on the envelope and placed it on the hall table. Next to her picture. Then, she wiped a tear and opened the front door. She would not see her sister for several weeks. Margaret knew going away to college would be difficult. Especially when she thought about missing her family. Closing the door behind her. She took a deep breath. Her father was waiting in the car. She tried to think about future visits with her family. She smiled. How exciting that will be. When she gets to see her little sister again.

What did Thomas hardy poems reflect?

Part B Which quotation from the story helps the reader understand the meaning of the simile in Part A

Two things to keep in mind when you're deciding whether to use formal or informal English are theA. opinion and the occasion.
B. reader and the location.
C. reader and the audience.
D. occasion and the audience.

In which sentence are the conjunctions used correctly?A. Neither beauty nor popularity was considered in the contest.
B. The top award was given to neither Steve or Jim.
C. Either Fred nor John knew about the accident.
D. Mary enjoyed neither roller skating or ice skating.

Which statement best describes a major theme of the story HOW SANTA CLAUS FOUND THE POOR-HOUSE A)Helping others is only valuable if a person receives something in return
B)taking care of animals is the best way of showing kindness
C)growing up poor prevents people from achieving any happiness in life
D)good things happen to caring and loyal people