PART A: Which statement best summarizes the theme of this text? A. When a soldier dies, it is necessary to honor his life for all the sacrifices he has made. B. When a soldier dies, his comrades ensure that his life is celebrated to the fullest. C. When a soldier dies, it is viewed as a common occurrence and impossible to avoid. D. When a soldier is at war, everything possible is done to keep him from losing his life.

What evidence from the text supports the conclusion that gilgamesh demonstrates courage and takes risks?

Match the author with the description a. ernest hemingway b. john steinbeck c. robert frost d. langston hughes (1) summers spent in pacific grove, california influenced the symbolism in his literature (2) his poetry includes simple, direct language. many are dramatic monologues written in free verse are about life on new england farms (3) the mood and tone of his literature is largely shaped by his experience as a soldier in world war 1 (4) his poetry and short stories include dialect and colloquialisms which gives his primarily african american characters distinctive voices

Drag the tiles to the boxes to form correct pairs. match each word with its synonym irate wasteful unmerciful headstrong extravagant stubborn heartless angry