In the first line, Hayden mentions Selma. This is a reference to the 1965 civil rights march from Selma, Alabama, in which nonviolent protestors were attacked by police. Today as the news from Selma and Saigon poisons the air like fallout, I come again to see the serene great picture that I love. –“Monet’s ‘Waterlilies,’” Robert Hayden What type of figurative language is the use of the word Selma here? How does this example of figurative language affect the last line of the stanza?

Write 3 parallel sentences about an animal of your choice

One way to show a character is a) to use dialogue b) use dynamic sentences c) interview friends d) share details

Which statement best describes hopping’s viewpoint and purpose in this excerpt? the author believes diane france should not display soldiers’ remains, and she writes to persuade readers to avoid visiting the museum. the author thinks a union warship caused the submarine to sink, and she writes to inform readers about the war. the author thinks stories about the civil war are interesting, and she writes to entertain readers with true war stories. the author believes diane france’s work in making bone casts has many scientists, and she writes to give details about her experienc