Nick wonders, "What is this all  [the large parties] for?" Then, the gentleman replies, "That my dear, is the question."

This conversation is only in the movie, not the novel. Why would the director and screen writer have added this short conversation? (In other words, what effect would it have on the movie's audience?)

Which statement BEST describes the meter?

Read the poem excerpt.

As every eye awaits her hand. To cue the members of the band.

Which statement best describes the meter?

⚪ The meter is free, imitating the flow of conversational speech.

⚪ The meter is free making the poem unpredictable.

⚪ The meter is fixed, and every syllable is stressed.

⚪ The meter is fixed, drawing attention to the end rhyme.

In the Blink of an Eye

Read the passage. Then, answer the questions. (Please refer to the attached file)

1. Which of the following best defines the term tear film?

A. an oily substance that prevents tears from evaporating too quickly

B. a sad movie that causes many audience members to cry

C. a mixture of oil, tears, and mucus that cleans and hydrates the eyes

D. tiny particles of dust that irritate the eyes and cause them to produce tears

2. Write T if the statement is true. Write F if the statement is false.

____  Blinking is done automatically.

____  The more an eyelid blinks, the drier it becomes.

____  Our eyelids blink about 12 times each minute when we are awake.

____  Blinking helps prevent our eyes from drying out.

3. In addition to lubricating our eyes, what is another benefit of blinking?

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4. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

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