I'd also like to demystify the idea that fairy tales are of use only to writers of fantasy or fabulism. I'd like to
celebrate their lucid form. And I'd like to reveal how
specific techniques in fairy tales cross stylistic
boundaries. For while the interpretation of fairy tales is a
well-traveled path among writers, fairy-tale techniques
remain little identified and appreciated.
-"Fairy Tale Is Form, Form Is Fairy Tale,"
Kate Bernheimer
Which statement best summarizes the central idea of
the text?
Many readers do not enjoy or appreciate fairy tales.
O Fairy tales relate to a style of writing called fantasy.
O Many fantasy writers have been inspired by fairy
tales.
The style and structure of fairy tales remain largely
unexplored.

Lesson 10: crossing borders: unit test “borders” 1.what does the mother’s refusal to state her nationality as canadian or american signify? a)that she resents governmental interference with her life b)that she identifies with neither country c)that she comes from somewhere else d)that she is stubborn and proud 4.the author’s chosen visual images,sensory details, and dialogue all convey a particular feeling in “delfino ii: diez in the desert.” thus feeling is known as: a)tone b)mood c)pathos 5.compare and contrast the poem “mexicans begin jogging” and the story “delfino ii: diez in the desert.” a)both are written about similar themes (immigration), but the story has a more serious mood than the poem b)both focus on mexican immigrants, but the story has a lighter tone than the poem. c)both main characters are afraid: diez is afraid of being caught smuggling people over the border, and soto is afraid of being caught working illegally. d)the tone in both selections is similar, but the subject matter differs slightly. 15. the tone of the poem “ka’ba” versus the tone of the poem “harlem ii” might be described as a)grateful vs ungrateful b)certain vs doubtful c) hurtful vs defeated d)safe vs dangerous