Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this narrative. in “why i write,” george orwell expresses his belief that one who is truly meant to be a writer cannot resist the urge to write. which evidence from the text supports this? a)"anyone who cares to examine my work will see that even when it is downright propaganda it contains much that a full-time politician would consider irrelevant." b) "writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness." c)" think from the very start my literary ambitions were mixed up with the feeling of being isolated and undervalued." d)"one would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand."

"where are you taking me? " the car hesitated, or rather gave a faint whirring click, as if information, somewhere, was dropping card by punch- slotted card under electric eyes. "to the psychiatric center for research on regressive tendencies." he got in. the door shut with a soft thud. the police car rolled through the night avenues, flashing its dim lights ahead. which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt? o a. by showing leonard obeying the police car, the author reinforces the theme of surrendering one s individuality. o b. by relating the way the car responds, the author underscores the theme of the dangers of a mechanized of society o c. by having leonard, a seemingly normal person, taken to a psychiatric center, the author injects irony, leaving the reader surprised o d. by showing leonard communicating with another person, the author satisfies his need for human contact, leaving the reader hopeful

Which is the best statement of what the speaker wants? a) to become a political leader b) to no longer have to plant crops c) to be treated fairly and equally d) to move to a country that respects women

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.