What is an essential step in closely reading fiction? A.
identifying the writing style of the author
B.
keeping a journal of your interpretations
C.
listing all of the characters and settings
D.
making notes about specific parts of the text
E.
looking up the origins of unfamiliar word

“skateboarding is a sport combining grace, courage and skill, and here we see it being born.” based on this passage, what inference can you make about the author’s opinion of skateboarding? a. the author does not think skateboarding is a ‘real’ sport. c. the author feels skateboarding should be illegal. b. the author feels skateboarding is only appealing to very young children. d. the author respects and appreciates skateboarding as a sport.

What was henry david thoreau's book walden about

N"civil peace," what does the phrase "happy survival! " mean to most members of the community? a. put on a happy face. b. beware of further violence. c. survival does not ensure happiness. d. congratulations on surviving the war.