How does the description of spring in the canterbury tales’ prologue contribute to the narrative that follows?
• by connecting images of warm weather to the notion of sainthood
• by enticing the reader to consider the purpose of nature
• by explaining the effect of the weather on each character’s religious views
• by connecting the idea of new beginnings to the desire to make pilgrimages

Suppose you connect a battery to a small light bulb with a single wire. what do you think will happen? explain your answer.

Now long and short works of fiction have different characteristics beyond simply the length of the work. think of a short story that you like and a longer work (novel or novella) that you like. you can use the story and novella from this unit if no other works come to mind quickly. discuss the elements of each work that made it enjoyable to read. what relationship did the form of the work (short story, novella, or novel) have in making it an enjoyable read? what elements of fiction were strongest in the work, and how did they impact your enjoyment of the story? compare the two works you chose. how are they representative of short fiction versus longer forms of fiction?

When i was four years old, my dad and i a tree in our front yard. it was a tiny, fragile sapling. he promised me that it would grow tall and strong, but he said that i had to be patient. until i turned 18 years old, dad and i it every year on my birthday. choose the words that correctly fill in the blanks.