Write a review of the first part of American Born Chinese that explains your opinion
on the effectiveness of two different plot elements. You'll cite specific evidence from
the text to support your analysis, which may be positive, negative, or some of both.
This writing assignment will focus on the following skills:
• Analyzing a writer's use of plot elements
Citing strong textual evidence to support
artalysis
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Effectively using parallel structure
Using different types of clauses and phrases for variety

Which statement from chamberlain's speech to parliament did the least to support his cause? a. "no doubt i shall have plenty of critics who will say that i am guilty of facile optimism . ." b. "the house will remember that when i last addressed them i gave them some account of the godesberg memorandum . ." c. "therefore, it was essential that we should quickly reach a conclusion . ." d. "the relief that our escape from this great peril of war has, i think, everywhere been mingled in this country with a profound feeling of sympathy . ."

Shauna wants to use facts from a government website in her speech. which element is she adding to her speech? a. background information b. narrative c. evidence d. commentary e. theme

When reading a poem closely to interpret its meaning and nuances, what can give you clues about the theme of the poem? a the rhyme scheme b. the stanza structure c. the title of the poem d. the name of the poet