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It can be inferred from the use of the phrase "the flesh over his heart seemed very thin" (lines 17-18) that the main character is most likely a. scared and excited b. wounded but calm c. in danger of having a heart attack d. elated and over energized e. vulnerable to harm like a baby 24.

The regiment slid down a bank and wallowed across a little stream.

The details used in the first paragraph of the passage create an impression of a. well-trained response b. well-equipped precision c. gentle transition d. finely-honed action e. movement without reason 21.

to busy bees, “deeply absorbed in their little combats,” in order to a. suggest the amount of work that must be done to carry out a battle b. draw parallels between work completed in the natural world and the work completed in the world of men c. imply a subtle didactic warning that youths who play at combat are likely to get stung d. create distance between the reality of the fighting and the main character’s perceptions e. portray the youth as a keenly insightful witness recording all of

The brigade was formed in line of battle and after a pause started slowly through the woods in the rear of the receding skirmishers, who were continually melting into the scene to appear again farther on.

It can be inferred from the use of the phrase "the flesh over his heart seemed very thin" (lines 17-18) that the main character is most likely a. scared and excited b. wounded but calm c. in danger of having a heart attack d. elated and over energized e. vulnerable to harm like a baby 24.

In the first four paragraphs, the author uses all of the following to create a sense of confusion and lack of control EXCEPT a. sentence structure b. dialogue c. extended metaphor d. passive voice e. illustrative details 23.

The sun spread disclosing rays, and, one by one, regiments burst into view like armed men just born of the earth.

A flag fluttered.