And our hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.
Which is the best summary of this stanza?
a) Each day we move closer to death.
b) Hearts beat in time to funeral marches.
c) Many things take a long time.
d) Our hearts beat like drums.
a wrecked pirate ship
an escaped prisoner
a family curse
Answer: I would say a family curse would be the best answer for a gothic tale.
Explanation: Gothic tales have death and horror in them so this would be the best option
Answer:
A family curse
Explanation:
Gothic things can come from the soul, family matters can sit quite close to the soul.
Learning a language can be a difficult and useful hobby; I’ve tried it.
Learning a language can be difficult; it is one of the most useful hobbies I’ve tried.
Learning a language can be difficult, it is one of the most useful hobbies I’ve tried.
Learning a language can be difficult, yet it is one of the most useful hobbies that I’ve tried.
Answer:
D. Learning a language can be difficult, yet it is one of the most useful hobbies that I’ve tried.
Explanation:
The second idea contrasts with the first one. Even though learning a language is difficult, the person still had tried the hobby. Traditionally, one would not try the hobby if the hobby is difficult. However, this person has tried it. Therefore, a "but" or a "yet" should be used. A semicolon should not be used because these ideas can pair together.
Answer:
The answer is D