26. write a paragraph that answers the questions below. include at least two supporting details or examples.

in “the literature of the americas,” kimberly koza writes; “by discovering the literature of our neighbors, we may also learn about ourselves.” keeping this quote in mind, respond to the question.

choose a selection from this unit, and write a paragraph that explains how koza’s statement applies to the theme of the selection. include at least two supporting details or examples. be sure to include the title of the selection and indicate whether the author comes from canada or latin america.

27.) in one or two paragraphs, analyze the theme of the selection you chose for the previous question. including at least two details to support your answer

What two elements should be in an essay

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.

If this were a fictionalized account, instead of a memoir, which might be the opening sentence? a) i am not your prisoner. b) i find myself in prison. c) you have taken me prisoner. d) black hawk had been taken prisoner.