This passage originates from the Greek Myth 'Echo and Narcissus'.
Explanation:
- In the fifth paragraph of the myth "Echo and Narcissus", the viewpoint shifts momentarily from Echo to Narcissus' viewpoint.
- Overall, the story is told from Echo's perspective, but this specific paragraph reveals his self-obsession. This insight helps readers grasp the dynamics between the characters more effectively.
- While Echo loves Narcissus, he shows no interest in her. Echo continues to yearn for Narcissus until she ultimately fades away, leaving just her voice behind. Meanwhile, Narcissus pauses at a pond to drink water, and upon seeing his own reflection, he becomes utterly enamored with himself. Unable to seize his image, he remains by the water until he succumbs to starvation.
Answer:
Antithesis
Explanation:
Antithesis refers to contrasting concepts that highlight differences. This is a literary device where two opposing ideas are positioned together within a sentence to create a striking effect. Patrick employs the contrasting terms 'empty' for the wallet and 'full' for the plate in his concluding remark. The contrast between empty and full results in a statement that has a strong impact.
This excerpt is from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Explanation:
- Ben Roger was Tom's peer. While Tom was whitewashing the fence, Ben arrived with an apple, making a long melodious whoop intermittently with a ding-dong, ding-dong sound.
- He was mimicking a steamboat, reducing speed as if he was measuring nine feet of water. He pretended to embody the boat, the captain, and the engine bell.
- Then he feigned bringing the forty feet wheel to a halt with a ting-a-ling-ling.
The response is the Youngers deciding to relocate to Clybourne Park (APEX ANSWER).
