In “the literature of the americas,” kimberly koza writes: “by discovering the literature of our neighbors, we may also learn about ourselves.” keeping this quote in mind, respond to the next two questions. 23. choose a selection from this unit, and write a paragraph that explains how koza’s statement applies to the theme of the selection. include at least two supporting details or examples. be sure to include the title of the selection and indicate whether the author comes from canada or latin america. (10 points)

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. ‘you make me feel uncivilized, daisy,’ i confessed on my second glass of corky but rather impressive claret. ‘can’t you talk about crops or something? ’ i meant nothing in particular by this remark but it was taken up in an unexpected way. ‘civilization’s going to pieces,’ broke out tom violently. ‘i’ve gotten to be a terrible pessimist about things. have you read ‘the rise of the coloured empires’ by this man goddard? ’ ‘why, no,’ i answered, rather surprised by his tone. ‘well, it’s a fine book, and everybody ought to read it. the idea is if we don’t look out the white race will be—will be utterly submerged. it’s all scientific stuff; it’s been proved.’ in this passage, tom’s ideas about race relations come off as uncivilized. what literary device is fitzgerald using here? irony personification metaphor simile