Read the passage from "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
Mrs. Bertha Flowers was the aristocrat of Black Stamps.
She had the grace of control to appear warm in the
coldest weather, and on the Arkansas summer days it
seemed she had a private breeze which swirled around,
cooling her. She was thin without the taut look of wiry
people, and her printed voile dresses and flowered hats
were as right for her as denim overalls for a farmer. She
was our side's answer to the richest white woman in
town.
The author's purpose in including this passage is to
O explain to the reader the way people dressed in Black
Stamps
O instruct the reader on the local customs in Black
Stamps.
O inform the reader of Mrs. Flowers's social position in
Black Stamps
O teach the reader how Mrs. Flowers's fashion affected
Black symps.

Which of the following resources would best you to correct an awkward sentence structure? a) writing fiction: a guide to narrative craft b) story trumps structure: how to write unforgettable fiction by breaking the rules c) artful sentences d) the artist’s way

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?

Write a literary analysis essay about an intercalary chapter of the grapes of wrath. your essay should examine how the structure and language support the overall purpose, and it should include specific examples from the text to support your claim. your essay should include the following elements: • a claim that takes a clear stand on the author's purpose, supported by main points • evidence from the text that supports your claim and main points • commentary that the reader understand how your evidence should be interpreted • an introduction, body and conclusion that organize the content of your essay