Think back over the stories and poems you read this unit. why is unit 1 called, “what’s important? ” use evidence from your readings to support your answer.

Based on what he wrote in the inferno, which statement would dante most likely agree with? a. church leaders should be given leeway for their earthly actions since they are working for god. b. poets should be given a free pass to heaven since their words point others toward god. c. people, no matter their earthly status, should be judged by a fair god. d. churchgoers should be allowed into heaven just for attending church services. 2b2t

How does national geographic allow subjectivity and bias to appear in its video about the flu? a. it uses second-person narration to make the viewer feel guilty for not getting a flu shot. b. it uses the testimonial of a doctor who feels very strongly that all americans should be vaccinated. c. it includes an advertisement for an over-the-counter flu medication. d. it uses onminous music and a blue filter to make the video more frightening.

Fondly do we hope—fervently do we pray—that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. use context clues to determine which choice is the correct definition of scourge in paragraph 5. a) reward or spoils b) curse or affliction c) to clean vigorously d) to punish or chastise