To be such a short and simple poem, “Drink Your Tea” gives the reader much to think about. To better understand how its author achieves so much in so little space, answer the following questions about the poem. 1. How many sentences are in the poem “Drink Your Tea”? What punctuation breaks up the sections of the poem?

2. What “commands” or directives are given in the poem?

3. What is the difference between the phrase “Live the actual moment,” which appears in the poem, and “Live IN the actual moment,” which is a commonly used phrase in conversation and on inspirational posters?

4. Which sentence in the poem could be viewed as a summary of the entire poem—and also as a statement of its central theme?

5. What choice is described in the poem?

Read the excerpt from dominique’s personal narrative. tired of waiting for the bus, which was late for the fifth day in a row, i sat leafing through an old magazine i had stuffed in my purse the previous night. it was terribly warm for a september afternoon, and the sun cast fleeting shadows on the bus stop sign with each car that passed. i wondered when the weather would get cooler and when the new bus driver would start arriving on time. it was about then that i first noticed the apparent agitation of the man sitting next to me. finally, the bus arrived and ambled to a gradual stop directly in front of the restless man. the doors widened, and the bus driver greeted the man with his usual banter in his usual monotone. "good afternoon. how are you today? ” when writing the next few lines of dialogue, dominique should be certain that the lines provide clues about what will happen later on in the narrative. contain made-up details that make the story more exciting. include everyday language that seems real and natural. use precise words that make both men sound educated.

What do you think is the greatest invention that you use today? explain in 4 sentences

Choose the best selection to complete the following sentence. my gave me a fantastic birthday present. a. mom’s sister c. relation b. family member d. aunt