Why does Gray contrast those with "useful toil" and "homely joys" with those with the "boast of heraldry" and the "pomp of power"?

What will be an ideal response?


* Gray is trying to get across that everyone will end up in the grave no matter what kind of earthly life they lead.
* Death is seen as an equalizer.

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Si yo _______________________ , iría al médico en seguida. (were sick)

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Il signor Carbone è ____________________________________________________

Ascoltate la conversazione telefonica tra il signor Femia e il signor Carbone, poi completate le frasi. (18 pts – 2 each) (Listen to the phone conversation between Mr. Femia and Mr. Carbone, then complete the sentences.)

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For each of the following sets of subject, audience, and purpose, select the letter of the most appropriate choice for the blank

Subject: _____________________________________ Audience: people who have adopted a puppy Purpose: to explain a method of housetraining A) important reasons for housetraining a new pet B) things to consider when choosing a pet C) the steps in housetraining a pet

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Put a slash between any independent clauses that are not joined correctly.

1. I went to the record store and ordered a CD the CD still has yet to come. 2. Joaquin feels that the quarter is overwhelming, the assignments are much longer than he had imagined. 3. Robert left for work, his car stalled in the middle of the road, and he had no change for a phone call. 4. If he weren’t so cheap, he would invest in a cell phone it can be expensive. 5. Cesar found a new job he fell in love with one of his associates.

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