Learning by Doing Analyzing a Piece of Writing The letter below is directed to subscribers of the magazine, Zapped! Examine the letter and determine how well its writer seems to understand his or her writing situation. As you analyze, circle words and make notes in the margins of the page that 1) indicate letter’s purpose, 2) describe its target audience, and 3) evaluate how well the choice of genre (a letter, as opposed to a postcard or email) reflects the writer’s sense of purpose and audience. To what extent is the letter persuasive? Why?

Ineed ! (1) divorce has serious negative consequences. (2) first, social adjustment after the divorce is a troublesome time. (3) the former couple often finds that starting to date again can be nerve-racking. (4) also, married friends may exclude singles from social plans. (5) secondly, emotional difficulties among the original family members are common. (6) feelings of guilt and resentment may persist between the former husband and wife. (7) at the same time, children may be confused and hurt; many also feel guilty, imagining that they were somehow to blame for the divorce. (8) a third consequence is that financial adjustments are necessary. (9) alimony, child support, and property dispersal must be dealt with. (10) also, the high fees that lawyers charge can be a burden. 1. in general, the major details of this passage are a. negative consequences of divorce. b. serious problems that lead to divorce. c. ways to deal with divorce. d. emotional difficulties that arise from divorce.

What is the significance of the novel's title? what is the "sweet hereafter"? a). a place you go after a tragedy takes your life b). a beautiful place the dead go, like heaven c). into the sunset, an ending that is not defined d). a dark sad place the dead go before rebirth

Which statement correctly describes the verb function in this sentence? the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “dancing” is a verb that functions as an adjective. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as a noun. the word “becoming” is a verb that functions as an adjective.