The Birth-Time of the Gods" begins with a description of a universe in which "The earth and the waters, the light and the darkness... were intermingled in a vaporous liquid." Which evidence from the text best explains how the gods came to exist? OThe first deity sprang from an immense bulrush-bud, which rose, spear-like, in the midst of the boundless disorder." O"From this time their kingdom was divided from the lower world where chaos still prevailed" OTo the fourth pair of gods it was given to create the earth. ONo creature existed; phantom shapes moved as clouds on the ruffled surface of a sea."

Write a literary analysis essay about an intercalary chapter of the grapes of wrath. your essay should examine how the structure and language support the overall purpose, and it should include specific examples from the text to support your claim. your essay should include the following elements: • a claim that takes a clear stand on the author's purpose, supported by main points • evidence from the text that supports your claim and main points • commentary that the reader understand how your evidence should be interpreted • an introduction, body and conclusion that organize the content of your essay