(a) Identify three groups that White says heard the call of the American idea. (b) Infer: How did the call of the American idea affect each of them?

(a) On whose behalf does Wiesel accept the Nobel Prize?

(b) Draw Conclusions: Why does he believe the award belongs to those people?

(c) Interpret: Why does he say that receiving the award both "frightens and pleases" him?

Identify the central argument in Solzhenitsyn's persuasive speech.

Infer how autotrophs in the abyssal zone of the ocean are different from those of the photic zone.

What section needs to be added to this letter?

A. greeting

B. closing

C. return address

D. date

(a) According to Sobel, what two methods can sailors use to estimate their latitude?

(b) Apply: Using one of these methods, how could you tell whether you were at the equator-the zero-degree latitude?

(a) What event does Sobel explain in this expository essay?

(b) Briefly explain how she uses facts about astronomy and navigation to help readers understand the significance of this event.

Identify the subject complement in each sentence and label it predicate nominative or predicate adjective.

The author is the narrator.

Rewrite each sentence, replacing each positive adverb with either a comparative or a superlative adverb. You may need to add words to the sentences.

Solzhenitsyn wrote passionately.

Identify the central argument in Solzhenitsyn's persuasive speech.

Use the context of the sentences and what you know about the Latin root -fig- to explain your answer to each question.

If a room becomes transfigured, will it look different?

Write a one-sentence answer to each question. Then, explain how the meaning of the underlined word helped you.

What might a room look like if it is haphazardly decorated?

For each of these sentences, write a new sentence with the same meaning by using a word from the list on page 498.

Getting wet is a risk that is a built-in part of boating.

The author of this interpretive essay focuses on the "American idea." Briefly summarize White's view.