Is the poet's characterization of America mostly positive, negative, or something in between? How does the imagery and language used in the text reflect this characterization? Using the Constructed Response (RACE), make a claim about how the poet characterizes America and
supporting your argument with specific evidence from the text (use at least two piece of evidence to support your argument).

Which detail from "to build a fire" best supports the idea that most of the real yukon prospectors had little experience for surviving in cold weather? it happened. it was his own fault or, rather, his mistake. he should not have built the fire under the spruce tree. there was the fire, snapping and crackling and promising life with every dancing flame. he would have to build a fire and dry out his footgear. this was imperative at that low temperature—he knew that much. the flame he got by touching a match to a small shred of birch bark that he took from his pocket.

The development of new inventions in the field of space travel seemed rapid. how does the word rapid function in a sentence?

One way to show a character is a) to use dialogue b) use dynamic sentences c) interview friends d) share details