What is the theme of Taking the Plunge*? How does the theme emerge and develop over the course of the passage? Use evidence from the text to support your response. Your response should be at least three
complete paragraphs.

What is the best definition of detonation a.) the meaning of the word in a different language b.)the dictionary meaning of the word c.) the additional meaning that comes from the feeling one gets from a word d.) the meaning of irony