Choose the best example of parallelism below. a
“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal . . .”
b
“A prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.”
c
“. . . we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.”
d
“Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes . . .”

Which type of poetry often begins by announcing the subject and asking a muse for ? a. epic poetry b. dramatic poetry c. sunnets d. ballads

Read the passage. when mother’s fever persisted for a week, father summoned our family doctor. dr. blakemore applied leeches to mother’s skin in hopes of reducing the amount of blood in her body. despite the doctor’s efforts, she languished in bed for three more days before her appetite returned and she requested a thin broth. our dear cook, mrs. davis, prepared the broth and delivered it to my mother directly, eager to ease her discomfort. what can readers infer about the time period of the passage?

Choose a theme addressed by the writers you have studied in this unit, such as coming of age, the conflict between greed and morality, the horrors of war, the injustice of racism, the excesses of materialism, or the divide between rich and poor. explain the relevance of this theme in today’s world and how it affects you. provide examples to support your position.