EXPLANATORY: In The Rime of the Ancient Mariner," the aging mariner stops a young man on his way to a wedding party and shares with him a cautionary tale. Explain why the mariner is compelled to repeat his story. What is he trying to discharge by retelling it? Will he succeed?

The following question asks about one or more selections from your literature textbook. you may use your textbook to answer this question. both “lob’s girl” and “jeremiah’s song” contain flashbacks. in a paragraph, explain what this plot technique adds to the stories. support your answer with one detail from each story.

Read the excerpt from act ii, scene iii of romeo and juliet. romeo: i warrant thee my man’s as true as steel. the simile in the excerpt means that romeo’s man a, has a sharp wit. b. is a loyal servant. c. has a hard personality. d. makes pointed comments.

70 ! i need an intro paragraph. here is the prompt, "suppose that the mayor of your city wants to declare a television-free week. no one in the city could watch tv. some people are for the idea, and others are against it. the local newspaper is devoting a special section to discussing the issue, and you want to write an article stating your view. which side do you take and why? " i am saying it should not be done. my reasons are the importance of news, children entertainment, and sports. i really need with my intro