The narrator of "Freedom to Breathe" has a unique perspective on what is an unremarkable experience for most people breathing the spring air. How did Solzhenitsyn's personal history make it possible for him to capture the extraordinary nature of an ordinary experience? What do you think is the theme, or message, of this prose poem?

Answer about the excerpt from “How to Write a Letter.” Which tone does the author adopt in lines 26–29 to help convey his purpose? A. showy B. humorous C. agitated D. conciliatory

Answer about the excerpt from “How to Write a Letter.” Which word best describes the tone of “How to Write a Letter”? A. sarcastic B. monotonous C. superior D. reassuring

The author's perspective is most clearly revealed in his -

A. references to job applications and term papers B. list of letter-writing do's and don'ts C. suggestion for an appropriate salutation D. use of slang and sincere expressions

Which statement best describes the author's perspective?

A. He is tired of receiving poorly written letters. B. He thinks writing a good letter is hard work. C. He believes letter writing is a way to impress your friends. D. He thinks letter writing should be like having a conversation.

Answer about the excerpt from “Spiders Up Close.” The author’s two purposes for writing the article are to A. inform and express feelings B. inform and persuade C. express feelings and entertain D. inform and entertain

Answer about the excerpt from “Spiders Up Close.” Which word best describes the author’s tone? A. gloomy B. admiring C. alarmed D. ironic

Which overall pattern of organization does the author use?

A. Cause and effect B. Comparison and contrast C. Chronological order D. Classification

Answer about the excerpt from “Spiders Up Close.” Which pattern of organization does the author use in lines 23–27 to describe how different spiders catch their prey? A. comparison and contrast B. classification C. main idea and supporting details D. cause and effect

Answer about the excerpt from “Spiders Up Close.” Which text features help you recognize the article’s pattern of organization? A. captions B. diagrams C. title and subheadings D. boldfaced words in text

Which text features help you recognize the article's pattern of organization?

A. Captions B. Footnotes C. Title and subheadings D. Boldfaced words in text

What kinds of weapons are used in the battle? How is Ravana finally killed?

What does the traditional Chinese yin-yang symbol represent?

What is Spot the deer's purpose in telling the tale of the mice and the elephants to Slow, Swift, and Gold? Explain how Spot's situation in the frame story parallels that of the elephants in the inner tale.