How does the flashback in Paragraphs 4 and 5 affect the story? a) It creates tension by implying that Jason is right to be suspicious of his father. b) It creates suspense by leading the reader to wonder whether Jason and his father will ever make peace. c) It creates surprise by showing Jason's father acting in a way that is different from the negative way Jason views him. d) It begins a second plot by introducing a character—the dog—who will play an important role later.

Now poetry is a genre of literature that offers readers a great variety of stories, thoughts, and images using different formats and rhyme schemes. this variety allows readers to experience a vast array of literary mediums. you could say that the different forms have their own elements, terms, and definitions. you could also say that different forms of poetry require different approaches and methods for deriving meaning. think about specific works of poetry that you have read, including the reading selections for this unit. discuss particular elements or types of poetry that you begin to understand the different parts of a poem. what are some of the challenges you have faced when reading poetry? explain the strategies that have with your reading comprehension.