A backstory is

the historical background of a story.

information about the author of a story.

information from a character's past.

the story's message or

Which is a focus of BOTH the poem and the illustration? a. eyes b. stars c. a lamb d. a hammer

What are the three parts of a formal essay? exposition, persuasion, and conclusion introduction, body, and conclusion evidence, support, and thesis emotional appeal, body, and research

He small blood vessels that distribute blood throughout the entire body are

The sandwich that you ate had a fly in it. Identify the adjective clause in the sentence. A) had a fly B) that you ate C) had a fly in it D) that you ate had a fly

Write one sentence that correctly combines the two sample sentences. Consider using more-specific words in your revision. The clown at the party was very nice. I did not think that the clown was funny.

From "The Story of an Hour" Read the excerpt. "There was something coming to her and she was waiting for it, fearfully. What was it? She did not know; it was too subtle and elusive to name.

Which sentence is correct A. Twenty dollars are more than I want to spend for four tacos and three enchiladas. B. The number of female neurosurgeons are increasing at Mercy Hospital. C.

Make a text-to-self connection to the passage. For example, describe a time in which you felt pressured to act according to your gender role rather than your preference.

Samuel Johnson wrote periodical essays in numerous newspapers. a. True b. False

Of all the monsters and perils that odysseus and his crew face during their wanderings which do you think is the most terrifying