How does the word “crossroads” help to develop the author’s tone? It is imagery that describes the merging of different cultures.
It is imagery that describes a cultural boundary that should not be crossed.
It is an allusion to an actual boundary between continents.
It is a strong word that expresses an attitude of resentment and bitterness.

Which statement best describes the term symbolism?

Which lines most directly states the authors feelings

98 ! use evidence from the text to support each response. complete at least one full paragraph for each question.1. select one of the stories or poems in this unit and identify the author's purpose for writing. then, identify the theme of that same story or poem. what is the difference between the theme and the author's purpose? are they the same, or are they different? 2. what views about what's important do most of the stories and poems in this unit share? how do the selections differ in their views of what's important? 3. name two pieces that share a theme and explain how each story develops this theme. try to answer them all. !