Identity politics and how it relates to fiction is the broad topic of Shafak’s talk, and she clearly explains some of the differences between the two. What are these differences and why do you think they are important to remember as a writer?

Write a summary of “tribal nations: climate change threatens traditional ways of life.”

Write a two-paragraph objective summary of ted chiang's "exhalation." your summary should identify two themes of the story and explore how they interact. use figurative language such as an analogy to the reader understand the themes.

How did hinojosa's mom's experience described in this story impact hinojosa's sense of who she is? 2. how is hinojosa's experience of the united states similar to your own? how is it different? 3. describe a time when you felt voiceless or powerless. what led you to feel that way? were you able to find your voice? why or why not?