)identify a major theme in one of the stories or poems you read for this course from our textbook. begin with title, author, and genre, and state the theme in a complete sentence. then explain how the author develops this theme throughout the story or poem through plot events, character development, dialogue, and other story elements, citing textual evidence to support your claims. (2-3 paragraphs)

Write a précis of "from 'on the duty of civil disobedience'" paragraph 1 by henry david thoreau.

Read the excerpt from martin luther king jr.’s “i have a dream” speech. the negro is still languishing in the corners of american society and finds himself an exile in his own land. and so we’ve come here today to dramatize a shameful condition. the emotional connotation of the underlined word king express his a. indecision. b. hopefulness. c. spirituality. d. outrage.

Sister carrie, chapter ii theodore dreiser how does the author prepare readers for the last full paragraph of this passage? a) the author introduces carrie by showing readers the similarities between carrie and her sister, who is married to a hardworking man. b) the author introduces carrie as the jealous sibling of minnie, who works hard to make carrie feel welcome without upsetting her own marital balance. c) the author introduces carrie as an observant and young woman who notices the routine of her sister and brother-in-law, with whom she is staying. d) the author introduces carrie as a rather selfish and naive young woman who accepts the hospitality of her sister and brother-in-law until she can find a job in the city.