‘“it is painfully clear this slaughter was perpetrated by a force that holds zero regard for the value of life.”’ (paragraph 4) explain the irony in this statement and how it contributes to the article’s use of satire. (article title) (natural selection kills 38 quadrillion organisms in bloodiest day yet)

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.

What is the most important point that the authors make in this paragraph? most enslaved people worked under fair to good conditions. enslaved workers had decent lives if they had fair overseers. plantations often were harsh because of the cruelty of those in charge. men with absolute power can lose the sense of what it means to be good.

The gift of magi: explain two falling action events from your novel or short story and how they relate to the climax