Erciseevaluate yourself: 1. whenever i start something new i do my best to its impactin my family and society i live in. (ensure/ignore)2. a man of character people in many ways and themlive a better and successful life. inspires/hurts)3. the sages or good people teach us how to ( live without food, earn the riches, be an honest person)4. when i grow up i will the virtues like compassion, compassion, courage, honesty, and honor. (abide by/ neglect)

The theme of a story can best be determined through which of the following? a. the story’s plot b. the book cover c. the authors name d. the reading level

What does bittman’s style and language tell you about him?

Match the author with the description a. ernest hemingway b. john steinbeck c. robert frost d. langston hughes (1) summers spent in pacific grove, california influenced the symbolism in his literature (2) his poetry includes simple, direct language. many are dramatic monologues written in free verse are about life on new england farms (3) the mood and tone of his literature is largely shaped by his experience as a soldier in world war 1 (4) his poetry and short stories include dialect and colloquialisms which gives his primarily african american characters distinctive voices