Read the following passage:
sure, i wish things had turned out differently for me in
vietnam. but i know things could have turned out worse,
too. so i just try to be for what i do have and do
my best to be independent. i can dress myself and even tie
a tie. no more playing guitar, though. if i close my eyes, i
can just about hear the music. just strumming my
heartstrings is what i'm doing, i suppose.
how could the author best resolve this situation to create a feeling of somber
regret?

Constructed response paragraph: in the short story, the author describes her life during her “day away” but provides few details about her “normal” life. using information from the text, write a short story that describes events that precede the story above. as you detail the author’s daily routine before her “day away,” be sure your narrative establishes the story’s setting, first-person point of view, and primary conflict.

Write a 250-word essay in which you explain the significance of the different narrative voices in “the way to wealth.” use evidence from both texts to support your response.

How is the speaker's writing assignment in "theme for english b" affected by his setting in place and time? the speaker focuses more on his fascination with music than on the core of the assignment. the speaker reflects that he has nothing in common with his instructor, who will therefore not understand his essay. the speaker has trouble with the assignment because he questions what is true about his own identity.< < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < ,,