Read the excerpt from "john hilton talks about talking" and answer the question. "tricks of the trade." must i really tell you those? all right. the first trick of the trade is that there aren't any tricks. in 150 words or more, do you agree that there are not any tricks to giving a speech? use details from hilton's talk and from other parts of the lesson to support your answer.

What do the excerpts have in common? both point out the tragic nature of situations in which children make journeys without their parents. both describe what immigrant children must do to survive when traveling to the united states. both explain why most children want to leave central america without their parents. both indicate the tragic problems and their consequences that children in central america must face.

Which statement best describes the term symbolism?

Tobias wolff most likely named his short story "mortals" because the story explores the theme of people coming to terms with the idea that one day they too will die. wanting to find out what their loved ones really think of them. achieving immortalit by being "big people" while they are alive. hoping that they will have accomplished something before they die.