Lucky #1
No more shall feel the victor's tread, Or know the conquered knee; -- The harpies of the shore shall pluck The eagle of the sea!
Which words best help the reader understand the meaning and purpose of the word harpies in line 15?
A victor’s tread
B conquered knee
C eagle, sea
D shore, pluck
Earning a college degree is often the key to earning a good living. With the cost of higher education rising faster than the rate of inflation, paying for that education may seem out of reach for many would-be college students. At $7500 a year, tuition at a state-funded university like Texas Tech is a fraction of the cost of private institutions that can be more than $50,000 annually. Happily, there are ways to secure funding for college without breaking the bank. Finding it just takes a little “elbow grease.” Most people are aware that there is “free money” available for those with a high grade point average (GPA), or superstar athletic ability. But, scholarships are also available for students who are “superstars” at searching for them!
Which words best help the reader understand the meaning of the word inflation in paragraph 1?
F rising faster than
G out of reach
H fraction of the cost
J breaking the bank