Read the following passage and determine the author’s purpose.

the olympic games took place in beijing, china, in 2008. in those olympic games, swimming fans wondered whether michael , an american swimmer, would break mark spitz’s record of seven gold medals.

check all of the boxes that apply.
to narrate
to persuade or argue
to inform

How does the narrator’s knowledge of his postapocalyptic world in "by the waters of babylon” affect his reactions to the different settings? it motivates him to make up stories about the world and the places he explores. it has caused him to fear the settings outside the hill country, so he tries to avoid them. it forces him to reject what he sees and experiences himself at various locations in the story. it makes him cautious about new settings yet open-minded and critical of what he experiences.

Which excerpt from initiation is the best example of an internal conflict

Write a literary analysis essay about an intercalary chapter of the grapes of wrath. your essay should examine how the structure and language support the overall purpose, and it should include specific examples from the text to support your claim. your essay should include the following elements: • a claim that takes a clear stand on the author's purpose, supported by main points • evidence from the text that supports your claim and main points • commentary that the reader understand how your evidence should be interpreted • an introduction, body and conclusion that organize the content of your essay