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Identifying a Central Idea
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All the other male pigs on the farm were porkers. The
best known among them was a small fat pig named
Squealer, with very round cheeks, twinkling eyes, nimble
movements, and a shrill voice. He was a brilliant talker,
and when he was arguing some difficult point he had a
way of skipping from side to side and whisking his tail
which was somehow very persuasive. The others said of
Squealer that he could turn black into white.
-Animal Farm,
George Orwell
Which statement best explains the central idea from
the passage?
Squealer doesn't know the difference between right
and wrong.
Squealer uses body language to get his point
across
O Squealer can make others believe anything, even
lies.
O Squealer's manner of presentation entertains
others.

Indicate which statement best summarizes how john proctor feels toward the reverend parris based on his statenents of him in the crucible.

Lines 47–56: determine the central idea of these lines

You are to write a five paragraph literary essay based on one of the 4 prompts and what you have read and learned in this module. these are your options: 1. how do the events of "the white umbrella" teach the narrator a lesson about shame and acceptance? 2. what role does creativity play in "the bat-poet"? 3. how does the character of squeaky change over the course of "raymond's run"? 4. discuss the influences of older family members on the protagonists and speakers in the stories and poems of this unit. you are to write a five paragraph literary essay based on what you have read and learned in this module. your final submission should meet the following requirements. • submit completed pre-writing and outline documents. • write an essay that contains an introduction with hook and thesis statement, supporting paragraphs with evidence and at least one quotation, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and reviews main points. • use transitions appropriate to the pattern of organization. • use vocabulary to create tone and voice. • cite primary source (quotation). • submit completed revision checklist. • vary sentence structure. • create sentences with parallel structures. • use technology in the writing process.