Read the last paragraph of The Quiz Bowl King. As for me, I was quickly forgiven by Jason, Katie, and the rest of the gang, but I don’t think the good-natured teasing about my Achilles’ heel is going to stop anytime soon.
Which words describe the tone that the allusion in this paragraph helps to convey? Select TWO words that apply.

A
comical
B
conceited
C
defeated
D
eager
E
forceful
F
witty

Write two paragraphs describing how your chosen theme relates to the characterization and setting in "the yellow wallpaper." one paragraph should focus on characterization, and the other should focus on setting. back up your ideas in each paragraph by summarizing the story in a way that emphasizes the most important details.

What is the allure of fear? what have you learned from the story about portrayals of fear in literature?

The story line remains the same. the kids live in what was then one of the remaining beachfront slums, down the coast from the expensive malibu area. the beach was ruled by surfers, but in the afternoon, when the waves died down, some of the surfers, or their younger brothers, fooled around on skateboards. one day, skip engblom, the shop owner, comes up with a key breakthrough, polyurethane wheels: "they grip." with the additional traction, the z-boys try skating the sides of the big, open drainage canal that runs through the area. then comes a brainstorm: because of a drought, the area's swimming pools were drained. the kids started "borrowing" pools when the owners weren't home, to skate the curved sides.” where did “the lords of dogtown” originally practice their tricks? a. the beach c. an open drainage canal b. empty pools d. none of these