Part A: Which of the following best states the author’s overall purpose in this text? To persuade the reader to accept Stauss & Howe’s generational theory. To inform the reader of a theory that attempts to explain why generations act the way they do.

Which passage from the story best shows the author's use of surprise to advance the story? a. i'd have gone up to the boss and told him just what i think, tell him everything i would, let him know just what i feel b. "oh, god", he thought, "what a strenuous career it is that i've chosen! travelling day in and day out." c. and he looked over at the alarm clock, ticking on the chest of drawers. "god in heaven! " he thought. it was half past six and the hands were quietly moving forwards, it was even later than half past, more like quarter to seven. d. one morning, when gregor samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. submit

"in what ways does the struggle for freedom change with history? " provide one specific change that malala struggled for(only if you've read the book). think of how malala describes change and what motivated her to struggle for change. write at one complete paragraph with a minimum of 5 sentences.

In at least one hundred words, explain how the structure of elizabeth bishop’s “sestina” to convey meaning in the poem. provide specific evidence from the text to support your response.