Why is it important to consider the historical and social context of a text? it will assist you in determining the point of view and finding the climax. you need to know this information to identify figures of speech and rhetorical devices. knowing this information may you understand the author’s message and purpose. it’s better to have no knowledge of this information so you aren’t biased by it.

The poet compares her love to beautiful things in nature.

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).

the correct order is:

you're your own worst enemy:

they're going to say what they say, but

their opinions aren't holding you

back. it's your self-defeatist

attitude that's keeping your work

from getting its due.