In this excerpt from ernest shackleton’s memoir south! , which word could best replace the word irradiated? we gazed ahead with increasing eagerness, and at 12.30 p. m., through a rift in the clouds, mccarthy caught a glimpse of the black cliffs of south georgia, just fourteen days after our departure from elephant island. it was a glad moment. thirst-ridden, chilled, and weak as we were, happiness irradiated us. the job was nearly done. a-eluded b-permeated c-destroyed d-bothered e-attracted

Directions: in 2 - 3 paragraphs respond to mack's idea about the "interplay of life and literature" in lines 92 - 100 in " why read shakespeare". 1. explain what it means to say that finding meaning in shakespeare "is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty and meaning in life". provide reasons that support your claim. 2. explain which is more important - that literature teaches readers about life or that understanding life readers understand literature. identify examples from literature you have read. 3. summarize your view of the interplay between literature and your own lives, explaining whether you see a connection or not and why.