Essay 1: Achebes representation of his African heritage is aimed directly at the Western reader. How do you believe Achebe wants the reader to see Africa after reading this novel? What techniques does Achebe use that are most successful? Which techniques does he use that are the least successful?

Why might the author have included the detail about father paul picking up the magazine? 1. it illustrates the constant conflict father paul faces in trying to communicate with leon.2. it establishes father paul as a well-read intellectual.3. it suggests that similar missionary work was causing conflict in other places as well.4. it shows that he was trying to remind himself that he did not agree with the people’s beliefs.(it's 3 )

Stress generally occurs when someone? a. becomes overconfident b. disregards others c. feels overwhelmed

Read the quote below: "it's fine work. monday bum millay, wednesday whitman, friday faulkner, burn 'em to ashes, then bum the ashes. that's our official slogan." (bradbury). which of the follow literary terms is present in the quote? : a) allusion b) personification c) metaphor d) simile