In a topical paragraph each sentence should support

Main idea

Supporting details

Quotation

Contradictions

Which event in the story initiates the rising action? in the monkey paws

Rousseau's book 1 of confessions is mainly about?

Write the correct form of the verb that is in parentheses. Then write whether it is in the present tense or past tense. 1. A month ago, our music teacher (introduce) my sister and me to opera. 2.

What effect does it have on Gawain's body? What effect does it have on Gawain's emotions? How does the Green Knight justify it later? Consider Gawain's change in character after his flaws are exposed.

Texts having a compare-contrast structure might contain signal words such as __ and __.

Read the excerpt from The Odyssey. Said Odysseus: "Run then, while I hold them off with arrows as long as the arrows last. When all are gone if I'm alone they can dislodge me.

Which of these is the best definition of a parable?

Melinda frequently compares herself to which of the following animals? a puppy a hornet a bunny rabbit a bear a tiger

What do the words wandered, twinkle, and dances reveal about the voice of the speaker? A. The speaker dislikes being alone. B. The speaker has a lot of confidence. C. The speaker is a free spirit D. The speaker gets lost easily.

Why does the caged bird in Maya Angelou's poem sing? A. to hear his song B. to show off C. to express itself D. to find a partner E. to pass the tim