Authors write stage directions primarily to give readers

a. an idea of the dynamics between characters.

b. a sense of what is most important.

c. a preview of the scene's dialogue.

d. a visual sense of the scene.

Identifying Theme Which theme statement is expressed in this section of the poem? But the universe knows more I must take this test just like everyone Takes tests I am closing in on the sky Hoping it will try to escape And I know I will let it get

Once one has determined what is needed, one should answer, "How will I collect information?" True False

What false premise does swift rely on to build his argument in this passage?

What is the tone of this paragraph? We must use time creatively, and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.

What can be most inferred about Ashok from this excerpt? He is a very successful business man. He would rather not be responsible for the money he makes. He trusts in Rahul's integrity and competence.

Fords Grapes of wrath is more conservative than the novel from which it is adapted, chiefly because, in the film, A. Tom Joad is trying to get a union started among California grape pon B.

What does the red proofreading symbol indicate to the writer?

Read the excerpt from Part 4 of The Odyssey. As long as bread and good red wine remained to keep the men up, and appease their craving, they would not touch the cattle.

Which of these excerpts BEST captures the main idea of the speech? " ... more than three million Japanese lost their lives on the OA) battlefield ... " " ... I hereby express my profound remorse together with my sincere mourning ...

How can this thesis statement be improved?