Read the story below (it is the same one from the lesson). Do a close read and then write an analysis. You can choose from the two options below. Your analysis paragraphs must include a topic sentence (or thesis), proof sentences, and a conclusion. Option 1

Describe what kind of person Kye is and how this affects how she views her current situation. Use evidence from text, including quotes from this text to prove what you say.

Option 2

Pick three words in the text that struck you as the most important. You cannot pick the character's name for this assignment. What affect does each have on the text? Why did the author use these words and not a different word? And, what does this word tell you about Kye's current situation?

Kye grimaced, her head throbbing from the merciless attack of the desert sun. Shielding her eyes, she scanned the landscape as keenly and matter-of-factly as a scientist. She saw tall, delicate stalks of ocotillo, and low agave plants with their long, fat, spiky leaves outstretched in a shrug.
My mule must be miles away by now, she thought, remembering how it had reared up and thrown her at the sight of a lizard. But she felt strangely calm, and ready to do what she must. The road lay fifteen miles to the east. Dismaying as the thought of that hike was, she envisioned herself sending her friends photos along the way. Ha ha, they will bow down to my heroism!

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.

Which statement most strongly develops a positive tone? a. i was happy when i received my first paycheck for my hand work. b. winter break is approaching quickly, and i cannot wait to go shopping for gifts. c. going to the beach is one of my favorite activities; i love surfing and paddle boarding. d. a sense of accomplishment overwhelmed me as i stepped into into the stage that sunny, glorious day of graduation.

()activityconstruct an argument about a topic, theme, or idea that you read about in william shakespeare's romeo and juliet, act ii or act iii. make sure you create a central claim for your argument that is debatable. provide textual evidence from the play to support your argument.my analysis juliet shows maturity by putting their needs before hers. after juliet has arranged her 'death' with friar lawrence, she is an emotionally awoken woman who will do anything to be with the one she loves. "and i will do it without fear or doubt, to live an unstained wife to my sweet love". juliet faces her fears and trusts in god and friar lawrence. she is forced to use trickery in order to stay true to dear romeo. this showed remarkable courage. before she takes the potion she uses a soliloquy that confronts all her fears. she speaks in blank verse showing the seriousness of the situation. when juliet awakes to see a lifeless romeo lying beside her, juliet's maturity and loyalty takes over and she takes the decision to choose eternity over the present. the quotation "then i'll be brief. o happy dagger! this is my sheath; there rust, and let me die." shows the quickness and determination of juliet's death. during the period of a few days juliet matures into a committed and reliable woman and wife, capable of taking decisions without the of others. shakespeare shows this by clearly stating the different stages that happen and by making everything occur in a short period of time.part cwrite a 300-word essay arguing the thesis of your analysis.