Author Tim O’Brien is quoted as saying “Fiction is the lie that helps us understand the truth.” Upon reading The Things They Carried, reflect on how each story contributes individually to the truth O’Brien is trying to reveal about the world and humanity. Then, craft a thesis statement that articulates what, exactly, O’Brien believes this truth to be. Finally, create a well-developed tier list that ranks each story’s usefulness in understanding this truth about the world and humanity.

Directions: in 2 - 3 paragraphs respond to mack's idea about the "interplay of life and literature" in lines 92 - 100 in " why read shakespeare". 1. explain what it means to say that finding meaning in shakespeare "is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty and meaning in life". provide reasons that support your claim. 2. explain which is more important - that literature teaches readers about life or that understanding life readers understand literature. identify examples from literature you have read. 3. summarize your view of the interplay between literature and your own lives, explaining whether you see a connection or not and why.

Read jonathan swift's essay "a modest proposal." note the six numbered arguments that swift makes midway through the essay. write down your analysis and response to his arguments. as you write your response, keep in mind his central themes and ideas in the essay.

Your state government is planning to stop the payment of registration fee for senior school certificate.write a letter to the governor giving at least three reasons why the state should continue with the gesture of goodwill