Author Tim O’Brien is quoted as saying “Fiction is the lie that helps us understand the truth.” Upon reading The Things They Carried, reflect on how each story contributes individually to the truth O’Brien is trying to reveal about the world and humanity. Then, craft a thesis statement that articulates what, exactly, O’Brien believes this truth to be. Finally, create a well-developed tier list that ranks each story’s usefulness in understanding this truth about the world and humanity.

1. what is the best example of the use of rhyme? a. the beat of drum b. fresh green grass c. a wild little child d. the kindness of strangers 2. which of the following is always true about a haiku? a. it has one three-line stanza b.it has a specific rhyme scheme of abab c. it uses alliteration d. it expresses thoughts or feelings of a single speaker 3. what is the best example a simile? a. marty’s shout rattled the windows b.her voice was clear as a bell c. he is a bear in the morning d.the blossoms in the garden nodded

Read the passage, then use the explanation to infer the meaning of the word predominant. the novel was so popular that it was eventually added to a list of books that every ninth grader had to read. it became the predominant work of literature. what is the most likely definition of the word predominant?

How is theme of loneliness developed in chapter 4? thinking about the characters lennie,crooks,candy,and curley's wife