- Level F. D
How has Jason's relationship with
Aaron changed since kindergarten?
D
Aaron doesn't speak to Jason
anymore.
Jason doesn't like Aaron as much as he
used to
They are better friends now than
before.
They no longer see each other outside
of school.

as you read the passage below, consider how dana gioia uses

evidence, such as facts or examples, to support claims.

reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence.

stylistic or persuasive elements, such as word choice or appeals to emotion, to add power to the ideas expressed.

explanation:

- "the die is cast; i have consented to return if we are not destroyed. thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; i come back ignorant and disappointed. it requires more philosophy than i possess to bear this injustice with patience. i have lost my hopes of utility and glory; i have lost my friend."