Literature Homework Assistance
Literature embodies an artistic expression that conveys ideas, emotions, and experiences through language. It stands as an integral aspect of human culture, embracing diverse forms and styles such as novels, poetry, drama, and essays. Beyond reflecting societal, historical, and cultural contexts, literature ignites readers' imagination, emotions, and critical faculties. It serves as a gateway to exploring the human psyche, fostering an understanding of diverse perspectives and values while delivering aesthetic pleasure. Literature profoundly influences personal development and societal progress.
- Read the excerpt from "Clara Barton's Childhood." From that time on, through long months , she was the member of the family whose entire thought and care was centered around her brother. David was very sick for such a long time that it seemed as if he could never rally. Hour after hour, and day after day, she sat by his bedside, his thin hand clasped in her strong one. "Will I ever get better?" he would ask sometimes several times a day. She practically shut herselfup in that sick-room for two whole vears. In this excerpt , the author characterize s Clara's actions to reveal that Clara is afraid that David will not survive. D is unwavering in her goal to help heal David. dislikes acting as David's nurse. wants credit for taking over David's care.
- 8. What do lines 56-58 indicate about Lucinda? F She insists on going to the next ball because charity events are the primary form of entertainment. G She is in denial about her situation and demands the finest clothing to prove her worth to others. H She lies about not attending the balls in an attempt to hide the truth that she can no longer afford it. J She is not aware of the great differences in social standing between Maude, Betty, and herself. 9.The relationship between the dialogue and the plot events in these scenes suggest that Lucinda is: A genteel. B abrasive. C desperate. D self-involved. 10. The character of Betty affects the plot: F slightly by helping nurse the child back to health. G greatly by encouraging Lucinda to invite Maude to visit. H slightly by revealing the changing fortunes of Lucinda. J greatly by making clear the reality of the child's illness.
- b Write sentences with a superlative t ever + the present perfect. It / good movie /1/see It's the best movie l've ever seen. 1 It / windy place / // be to 2 She/unfriendly person / //meet 3 It/easy exam / we /take 4 They/expensive pants / I/buy 5 This /long book / / read 6 He/attractive man / 1/ see 7 It/bad meal / / eat 8 He / interesting teacher / we / have 9 It /exciting job / I/ do
- (1) AUTHOR'S CRAFT The author equates the firing of a gun to a smile, and elaborates with an allusion to Vesuvius. What does this suggest about its power and purpose? __ And when at Night Our good Day done- I guard My Master's Head- is "Tis better than the Eider-Duck's Deep Pillow-to have shared __ (1) To foe of His I'm deadly foe- None stir the second time- On whom I lay a Yellow Eye- 20 Or an emphatic . Thumb __ Though I than He -may longer live He longer must-than L For I have but the power to kill, Without-the power to die-
- Read the excerpt from The Goatherd and the Wild Goats." He gave his own goats just sufficient food to keep them alive, but fed the strangers more abundantly in the hope of enticing them to stay with him and of making them his own. When the thaw set in, he led them all out to feed and the Wild Goats scampered away as fast as they could to the mountains. The Goatherd scolded them for their ingratitude in leaving him, when during the storm he had taken more care of them than of his own herd. One of them, turning about, said to him "That is the very reason why we are so cautious; for if you yesterday treated us better than the Goats you have had so long, it What is the central idea of this excerpt? The goatherd wants the wild goats to join his herd. The bad weather keeps all the goats in their enclosure. The goatherd gives his own goats just enough food to survive. The wild goats leave because the goatherd mistreats his own goats.