Read each part of the short story and answer the questions. How would you describe the woman so far?
O A dutiful pregnant housewife
O Agrumpy pregnant housewife
Impatient and bossy
Nosey and cynical
Lamb of the slaughter

1. a poem that tells a story irony 2. taking on human characteristics narrative 3. a direct comparison between two things personification 4. words that are opposite the thoughts in a speaker's mind simile 5. implied comparison introduced with "as" and "like idiom 6. one's own manner of speaking metaphor

What is the first step in summarizing a plot? restating central ideas and key details eliminating minor or unimportant details connecting ideas with logical transitions identifying important words and phrase

What is the best way to manage oil transport on waterways? a. prevent oil spills and regulate the amount of oil that can be shipped at one time. b. use a skimmer, containment boom or chemical dispersant to clean up spilled oil. c. burn off oil spills from the water's surface when they occur.