Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative. Why does the author refer to his water-skin at the beginning of the second paragraph In "Oasis Africa"? O to create suspense as the narrator searches for water without success O to emphasize that water is a constant need when traveling in the desert O to escalate the tension between the narrator and the other characters O to foreshadow what happens with the Arabs later in the story

In the story "a very old man with enormous wings", why does the young girl get changed into a spider?

Read the prompt. write an analytical essay explaining how three romantic poems connect to william wordsworth's ideas about poetry. based on this prompt, which ideas would be most appropriate for leaving the reader with something to think about? check all that apply. 1. a short list of other romantic poets who wrote during wordsworth's era. 2. a relevant fact about wordsworth that reinforces the essay's overall thesis. 3. a comment about which poem seems to best capture wordsworth's ideas. 4. a few important facts about wordsworth's life and accomplishments. 5. a relevant quotation by wordsworth that reflects his ideas about poetry.

Describe your passion for sports (100 words or less). required