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 Notes of a Native Son. In that year I had had time to become aware of the meaning of all my father's bilter warnings, had discovered the secret of his proudly pursed lips and rigid carriage: I had discovered the weight of white people in the world.. I saw that this had been for my ancestors and now would be for me an awful thing to live with and that the bitterness which had helped to kill my father could also kill me. Baldwin's use of the word "weight" helps readers visualize the effects of racial prejudice as a burden that creates tension and strain in the body. builds muscle mass in the body. causes an inability to react to stress. eases up and lightens over time.
- (2) 4. Which of these is an example of indirect characterization? 'As for Paul, he ran down the hill whistling the "Soldiers' Chorus' from Faust; looking wildly behind him now and then to see whether some of this teachers were not there to writhe under his lightheartedness." Paul's clothing signified his theatrical manner and his desire to appear suave and sophisticated. Paul had a troubled childhood. Paul was an usher at Carnegie Hall in Pittsburgh PA Paul had absolutely no respect for authority.
- Match each character with his or her role in the play. Friar Laurence Lady Capulet Paris Mercutio Tybalt square square square square suitor of Juliet mother of Juliet adviser to Romeo friend of Romeo cousin of Juliet
- The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case in the hopes of winning the trial. Which is the best revision of the sentence? The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury (it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case) in hope of winning the trial. The lawyer presented a clear argument to the juryit was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case-in hope of winning the trial. The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury, it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case, in hope of winning the trial. no change
- My father picked me up because he was my instructor for the day. My father, my instructor for the day picked me up. ) My father who was my instructor for the day, picked me up. My father, also my instructor picked me up.