What is the central idea of this passage? a) archaeology is important for preserving cultural customs of the past, including the art of storytelling. b) characters in the old stories were neither good nor bad, and people enjoyed the simplicity of the tales. c) the grimms had an interest in preserving tales to be shared with adults and children of future generations. d) the grimms’ first collection of tales was a cultural study intended for a scholarly audience.

Me ! one reader of sorrentino's story said, "it reminded me that everyone can have a different perspective and a different response to the same event, and that response can change over time." in at least two hundred words, explain what you think this means.

Have you ever felt like the person in this image during a speech or presentation? list four or five things this person can do to be a more effective listener.

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.