BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON for this lesson is writing a descriptive paragraph of 10-12 sentences. Throughout the story, we learn only what John knows from his own perceptions about the Place of the Gods. In this writing assignment, choose a place that is familiar. Write a description of this place from another vantage point. For instance, describe the place through the eyes of your dog, your cat, a shoe, etc. Remember not to use descriptions that you would know; include only things your subject could know. Your paragraph must include at least four concrete and four sensory details. All generalizations must be substantiated with supporting details. Use a variety of sentences and sentence structures in this assignment.

Which excerpt from act 3 scene 2 of julius caesar is the best example of brutus’s use of pathos?

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. ‘you make me feel uncivilized, daisy,’ i confessed on my second glass of corky but rather impressive claret. ‘can’t you talk about crops or something? ’ i meant nothing in particular by this remark but it was taken up in an unexpected way. ‘civilization’s going to pieces,’ broke out tom violently. ‘i’ve gotten to be a terrible pessimist about things. have you read ‘the rise of the coloured empires’ by this man goddard? ’ ‘why, no,’ i answered, rather surprised by his tone. ‘well, it’s a fine book, and everybody ought to read it. the idea is if we don’t look out the white race will be—will be utterly submerged. it’s all scientific stuff; it’s been proved.’ in this passage, tom’s ideas about race relations come off as uncivilized. what literary device is fitzgerald using here?

Which sentence has an incorrect shift in pronoun-antecedent agreement? a) each teacher needs to be paired up. b) each man needs to carry his own load. c) each of these women runs their own business. d) each child should bring his or her own lunch.