What does the process of close reading a reader do? understand how the story ends analyze and critique the story understand the story in just one reading understand the literary elements of the story comprehend the surface meaning of the story

analyze and critique the story

understand the literary elements of the story

Explanation:

Close reading is thoughtful, critical analysis of a text that focuses on significant details or patterns in order to develop a deep, precise understanding of the text's form, craft, meanings, etc. It is a key requirement of the Common Core State Standards and directs the reader's attention to the text itself.

the answer would be, she updates her online profiles regularly and participates in work-related online discussions.

if i was falling raindrop:

1. land safely (pretty sure that’s a tough one)

2. wished that time slowed down

3. a beautiful ending