How do you figure out the main idea of a passage

Compare the stories The Way to Rainy Mountain and "How the World Was Made." How do you think the purpose and themes of American Indian stories have changed over the centuries?

How does the language used to describe the snake reveal the snake-charmer's attitude toward the snake? A) "Silver-breasted moonbeam of desire" reveals how much the snake charmer cherishes the snake.

What do Ned land, aronnax, and Cordell find as they climb the walls of the volcano

1. Why does the protagonist of The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield, choose not to tell his "autobiography?"

In the epic story Jason and the Golden Fleece, how is Medeas attitude similar to Jason's attitude toward the Golden Fleece? What is ironic about Jason's attitude?

In 1942, hitler planned his "final solution" at what conference in a suburban berlin city?

What type of verb is the bold word? Sonja and Neil are hard workers.

Android, or Apple? Why? What is better about the phone you chose? What are some make-or-break items about the phone you chose? (This is for a survey I have to do for English)

Make Inferences about Hurston's Cultural Experiences How does Hurston convey a voice that allows the reader to make inferences about the author's cultural experiences? Hurston uses an overly formal and academic tone.

How is friar laurence responsible for romeo and juliet's death?