2. The following question asks about one or more selections from your textbook Literature. You
may use your textbook to answer this question. Select one question to respond to.
Option 1:
In an essay, discuss the way in which Naomi Shihab Nye treats loneliness in "The Rider."
What does loneliness mean to the speaker in the poem? How does bicycling help her leave her
loneliness behind? Cite passages from the poem to support you points. Use the reading
selection to help you answer the question.

Compose a three-paragraph essay that puts forth an argument about the impact of population growth on the united states. as you write, be sure to include the following sections: an introduction that includes a topic sentence or paragraph that incorporates your argument a clearly stated argument that you will defend at least seven specific facts from the information you analyzed or found in your research for this activity an appropriately formal tone transitions good grammar and proper spelling references to your research in your writing, including direct quotes and appropriate citations a concluding statement or paragraph that incorporates your argument