Which details from “Rip Van Winkle” reflect characteristics of an American mythology? Select the two correct answers.

Rip Van Winkle spends an evening with strange fellows he meets in the mountains and wakes up to find he has been asleep for twenty years.

The main message of the story is that the struggle for freedom and self-determination may not always be worth the effort.

Rip Van Winkle transforms from a weak to a strong character after an encounter with a mysterious stranger he meets while hunting with his dog.

The Catskill mountain setting is depicted as both magical and representative of young America’s infinite possibilities.

The main message of the story is that the struggle for freedom and self-determination may not always be worth the effort.

  plan: i will begin with a quotation about the importance of unity in a community. then, i will state my claim that an activity will unite our school by creating a shared vision, purpose, and direction. in the body, i will use three main points that describe the different avenues the students can take: through a variety of clubs, through a special event, or through an awareness week. i will provide evidence about other towns that have unity activities and the kinds of events that they include. pictures will illustrate my three main points in action. for the ending, i will restate the main idea in a new way and pose a question to keep the audience thinking.