If the author wants to create a positive mood, what setting details, like the weather or time of day, should they use?
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At first, why is Helen worried that Holmes will not take her case?
Helen fears that Holmes will not take the case because she cannot pay him until she gets married in six weeks.
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Use the correct personal pronouns in this sentence: When Doyle wrote about Dr. Roylott, (he/him) made (him/his) seem like a monster.
he, him
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eraser
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gift
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fairy
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baam
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boom
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gold
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rocket
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banana
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What did Julia cry out before she died?
"It was the band! The speckled band!"
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If the author's purpose is to entertain, what does the author want to do?
The author wants to amuse, horrify, or otherwise tell a fun story.
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Name one thing Holmes discovers in Dr. Roylott's bedroom during his investigation.
An iron safe, a saucer of milk, a dog leash.
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If the author wants to create a sad mood, what setting details, like the weather or time of day, should they use?
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Use the correct personal pronouns in the following sentence: "Holmes and (I/me) are friends because (we/ours) have so much in common."
I, we
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Use the correct personal pronouns in the following sentence: "Helen had to sleep in the same room as (her/hers) sister, but (they/them) met different fates.
her, they
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What did Dr. Roylott do to the blacksmith?
Dr. Roylott hurled the blacksmith over a parapet, or low wall, into a stream.
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gift
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Fill in the blank: "Quick thinking and skillful driving helped ________ a fiery crash." deduct, avert, or value?
avert
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Use the correct personal pronouns in the following sentence: "Both Holmes and (I/me) found Miss Stoner's description frightening."
