Texts often challenge the cultural norms of the day. Choose a text, analyze how an author’s experiences shaped his/her views of cultural norms and are reflected in the writing. Synthesize how these norms have changed throughout history and are continued to be challenged today. Use at least two other sources such as songs, poems, movies, or informational texts to support your ideas.

Each pair of sentences can be combined to create one compound sentence. determine which choice best combines them. refinishing furniture is a creative hobby. not everyone loves to scour garage sales to find old items. going to flea markets can you to notice unique qualities in used items. beauty can be found where you least expect it. specialized equipment can make the refinishing process easier. painting the furniture can be creative with the right tools. some people like refinishing old furniture. others prefer buying new items.