Read the beginning of a narrative about pioneers in the American West: Maisie winced as her brother sang “Oh! Susanna” yet again. This trip was going to be endless if he didn’t find a new song—and soon. “Samuel! Please! Enough with the ‘Oh! Susanna.’ I can hardly hear myself think.” “O, Susanna!” Samuel sang even louder. What element of effective narratives is this introduction missing? A. plot B. setting C. conflict D. characters

Sound waves can travel only in the aira. trueb.false

Me students can submit canvas in a thick frame for their quality portfolio. true or false

Discussion board 5 - the romantir areanocturne, op. 9 no 2 solo piano - chopin (peatured listening p 778)when you listen to this piece, what does it make you think of and how does it make you feel? what do you think "nocturne" means? is that an appropriate title for this piece? the piano uses rubato throughout - what effect does that have on the performance? do you think the use of rubato enhances the performance, or would you rather hear a steadybeat throughout the piece? after you post your answer, read and respond to the posts of at least two other classmates.