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The sentence, “She was the only woman in town who could wear a cheongsam that well,” has the most positive connotation. The sentence implies that Amy’s mother is stylish and confident.

The Mona Lisa Touch is a new laser technology that is used to treat vaginal atrophy and other vaginal issues. It is a quick, painless, and non-invasive procedure that can provide long-lasting results.

The play is about the rise and fall of King Richard III of England.

Atwood wrote the handmaid’s tale in order to explore the issues of women’s rights and reproductive freedom.

Post-Impressionism is a term used to describe the reaction of certain artists to Impressionism. In the late 1880s and early 1890s, these artists began to develop styles that were individualistic and expressive, and often employed geometric forms, thick application of paint, and intense colors.

The fast food industry has created an environment in which unhealthy food is cheap and easy to obtain. As a result, many Americans consume large quantities of fast food, which contributes to the country’s high rates of obesity and other diet-related health problems.

The author uses figurative language when she writes, “I wanted to disappear inside my red-cheeked embarrassment.” She uses the image of disappearing into her embarrassment to describe how she felt.

French impressionism was a movement in painting that developed from about 1867 to 1886. It represents an attempt to reconcile the opposing forces of realism and abstraction.

“In the fall the marigolds bloomed in great profusion and covered the hillsides like a golden carpet.”

This excerpt from “Marigolds” best illustrates an explicit example of setting.

The tone of the story is sad and regretful.