A Number of Poets and Famous Quotations Reference 'Ashes in the Mouth

question 38

Multiple Choice

A number of poets and famous quotations reference 'ashes in the mouth' as a way of describing something unpleasant, or bitter. What does this tell us about ashes?

• A) They are acidic.
• B) They are basic.
• C) They are salts.
• D) They are metals.
• E) There is not enough information provided.

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Definitions:

Consensus Crimes

Offenses that are universally agreed to be crimes, such as murder, due to their inherently harmful nature and the consensus over their criminal status.

Homicide

The act of one human killing another human being.

White-Collar

Describes jobs that are typically performed in an office environment and often involve clerical, administrative, or managerial duties as opposed to manual labor.

Street Crimes

Criminal acts that occur in public places, typically involving theft, assault, or vandalism.