· Discuss "Twenty Six Days" o Then consider the contrasts of character and socioeconomic setting, and the types of conflict the characters face.

o Considered your feelings and how you imagine the author feels about the characters and who is in Afghanistan. In this we are examining attitude, tone, and point of view

Read the following excerpt from kabir’s “tell me, o swan, your ancient tale,” and answer the question. which of the following best states an explicit meaning of the excerpt? a) the swan is very old and wise b) the narrator seeks the swan’s wisdom c) the narrator asks the swan questions about its origin, destination, and goal d) the origin, destination, and goal of the swan are important for the spiritual growth of e) the narrator