Which theme does Trillin examine in "excerpt from Messages from My Father" that Robinson does not examine in "A Motif? the significance of literature to everyday life
the importance of inner character over outer appearance
the power of mystery over imagination
the impact of a stranger's habits on a curious observer

He shoots a basketball with either hand. identify the adverb phrase and the word it modifies

Which type of character best describes odysseus ?

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.