Read the passage.

dreams
by langston hughes

hold fast to dreams
for if dreams die
life is a broken-winged bird
that cannot fly.

hold fast to dreams
for when dreams go
life is a barren field
frozen with snow.

what is the theme of this poem?

a)dreams make people happy.

b)people cannot live without dreams.

c)dreams cause people trouble.

d)people should not dream.

Read the thesis statement below and answer the question that follows. the life of the typical college student is characterized by time spent in many different areas. how can this thesis statement be improved?

Now long and short works of fiction have different characteristics beyond simply the length of the work. think of a short story that you like and a longer work (novel or novella) that you like. you can use the story and novella from this unit if no other works come to mind quickly. discuss the elements of each work that made it enjoyable to read. what relationship did the form of the work (short story, novella, or novel) have in making it an enjoyable read? what elements of fiction were strongest in the work, and how did they impact your enjoyment of the story? compare the two works you chose. how are they representative of short fiction versus longer forms of fiction?

How dose religion today compared to the puritans idea of religion