Part 1-20 points: Read the following short story. Then in your own words, write a short summary of the story. Remember, a
summary covers the main ideas of the story, but does not include all the specific details. Your summary should
be about 4 to 5 sentences long, with correct grammar and spelling.
Love and Time
I
Once upon a time, there was an island
where all the feelings lived: Happiness,
Sadness, Knowledge, and all of the
others, including love. One day it was
announced to the feelings that the
island would sink, so all constructed
boats and left. Except for Love
Love was the only one who stayed. Love
wanted to hold out until the last
possible moment. When the island had
almost sunk, Love decided to ask for
help.
Richness was passing by Love in a grand boat. Love said, "Richness, can you take
me with you?" Richness answered, "No, I can't. There is a lot of gold and silver
in my boat. There is no place here for you."
Love decided to ask Vanity who was also passing by in a beautiful vessel
"Vanity, please help me!" "I can't help you, Love. You are all wet and might
damage my boat," Vanity answered.
Sadness was close by so Love asked, "Sadness, let me go with you." "Oh... Love,
I am so sad that I need to be by myself!"
Happiness passed by love, too, but she was so happy that she did not even hear
when Love called her
Suddenly, there was a voice, Come, Love, I will take you." It was an elder. So
blessed and overjoyed, Love even forgot to ask the elder where they were
going. When they arrived at dry land, the elder went her own way. Realizing
how much was owed the elder, Love asked Knowledge, another elder, Who
helped me?" "It was Time." Knowledge answered. "Time?" asked Love But
why did Time help me?"
Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered, "Because only Times
capable of understanding how valuable love is.