A writer may use a story to explore or explain some of the conflicts and issues that people encounter in real life. In “American History,” some of the decisions that Elena makes tell us what the author thinks about the issues of identity and society in America in the 1960s. Consider the different decisions that Elena could have made. Ask yourself whether an alternative ending would be better or worse than the original ending. The alternative ending should fit into the logic of the story’s earlier events. It should be consistent with your understanding of the characters. Finally, it should resolve the main conflict of the story or should help Elena make some kind of realization. (13-20 sentences)

The dogs created when they pulled the christmas tree down and started eating the candy canes.

The majestic castle, surrounded by green foliage, stood proudly with turrets pointing skyward. which image best shows a visualization of this sentence?

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility