What is an essential step in closely reading fiction?
a. identifying the writing style of the author
b. keeping a journal of your interpretations
c. listing all of the characters and settings
d. making notes about specific parts of the text
e. looking up the origins of unfamiliar words

How does the narrator’s knowledge of his postapocalyptic world in "by the waters of babylon” affect his reactions to the different settings? it motivates him to make up stories about the world and the places he explores. it has caused him to fear the settings outside the hill country, so he tries to avoid them. it forces him to reject what he sees and experiences himself at various locations in the story. it makes him cautious about new settings yet open-minded and critical of what he experiences.

Which of these events inspired many of stephen crane’s writings, including the story “an episode of war”?

Explain the historical and literary significance of mao zedong’s speech “serve the people.”