Steinbeck gives different descriptions of the Badlands at different points in the text. What is his purpose for giving
two contrasting descriptions?
O to persuade the reader that he is describing the place honestly
O to share the opinions of two different people
O to show how the Badlands are beautiful in all circumstances
O to show how someone's perspective can change over time

Read the prompt. write an analytical essay explaining how three romantic poems connect to william wordsworth's ideas about poetry. based on this prompt, which ideas would be most appropriate for leaving the reader with something to think about? check all that apply. 1. a short list of other romantic poets who wrote during wordsworth's era. 2. a relevant fact about wordsworth that reinforces the essay's overall thesis. 3. a comment about which poem seems to best capture wordsworth's ideas. 4. a few important facts about wordsworth's life and accomplishments. 5. a relevant quotation by wordsworth that reflects his ideas about poetry.