In a well-developed paragraph, discuss tillie olsen’s choice to set “i stand here ironing” during the era she chose. why do you think she chose this particular historical context? how do you think it her get across one of her key themes – that even when life beats us down, we are valuable and worthy of a chance to rise above our circumstances? use at least two examples from the story to support your answer.

Read this description of a detail from the movie i am legend. a scientist is the last man alive in a post-apocalyptic new york, where zombies have taken over and destroyed most of the population. about ten minutes into the film, the man thinks back to how the zombie creatures came to be, and how at one point he had a wife and child. which type of suspense technique did the screenwriter use? dramatic irony flashback foreshadowing special effects

Malcolm x's attitude towards the dictionary could best be described as a) apathetic b) dumbfounded c) awestruck d) disinterested

Read the passage. (1) since prehistoric times, milk has been a vital source of nutrition for human beings. (2) some doctors and nutritionists believe that consuming milk can be detrimental to our health. (3) milk is one of the most nutrient-dense beverages we can consume and it should be an essential part of a healthy diet. (4) drinking just one 8-ounce glass of milk per day puts you well on your way to meeting recommended daily intakes for important nutrients. which transition would be best to use at the beginning of sentence 2? finally additionally however specifically