For this assignment, you have options. Your essay should be first person, but you may choose to discuss and emphasize a variety of topics. By this, you may choose to write the paper however you see fit. But, your goal is relatively straightforward. Your essay should do two things 1) Offer a definition of literature. Explain what literature is, what it looks like (literally or figuratively).

2). Explain what literature does. Why do we consume literature? Why should we? What is the point of literature?

Which lines spoken by romeo in act iii, scene i of romeo and juliet best support the inference that romeo desires future peace between the montagues and capulets? check all that apply. abc romeo: tybalt, the reason that i have to love thee doth much excuse the appertaining rage to such a greeting; villain am i none, romeo: i do protest i never injur'd thee, but love thee better than thou canst devise, romeo: draw, benvolio; beat down their weapons, gentlemen, for shame, forbear this outrage! romeo: alive! in triumph! and mercutio slain! away to heaven, respective lenity, and fire-ey'd fury be my conduct now! romeo: this day's black fate on more days doth depend; this but begins the woe others must end.