Acat cornered a mouse in a barn and was about to eat it. “save me! ” the mouse cried. “and someday i may save you! ” the cat was haughty. “how can a tiny mouse ever save a cat? ” she asked. “i may be tiny,” the mouse answered, “but i have 34 brothers and sisters. together, we will you someday when you are in grave danger.” the cat was amused. she decided to let the mouse go. one day, weeks later, a snarling, growling dog cornered the cat in the same barn. “! ” cried the cat. “i’m in grave danger! ” suddenly, 35 mice leaped out of a hole in the wall. they began nipping at the dog with all their might. the dog yelped as he raced away. “ you,” the cat said to the mice. “you really did save me! ” 18. restate the theme you selected in the previous question. support that theme with two details from the selection. can you ?

Construct a written analysis of approximately 300−500 words about the poem “the cremation of sam mcgee.” your analysis should explain how the figurative language and literary devices contribute either to the meaning or to the narrative structure— plot, setting, characterization, and point of view—of the poem. your analysis should contain a thesis that is discussed throughout the essay. the essay should also contain textual evidence to support the analysis and a concluding paragraph. be sure to use correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling, and write using a formal style with precise vocabulary. use terms from the list provided below to construct your analysis. ballad—a type of narrative poem that tells a story, usually in the form of a folktale or legend stanza—a division of a poem that consists of two or more lines diction—the selection and use of words that influence the style and tone of the poem connotation—the emotional suggestion or implied meaning of a word that goes beyond its dictionary definition denotation—the actual or dictionary definition of a word rhythm—the recurrence of sound patterns created by a series of stressed and unstressed syllables meter—the pattern of beats within a line of poetry created by the rhythmic structure of stressed sounds rhyme scheme—a pattern of rhymes in poetry tone—the attitude of the poet toward the subject or readers, separate from mood or atmosphere mood—the overall or prevailing feeling that is created in a story or poem theme—the central idea of the story that reveals something about human life or behavior as you write your analysis, consider these questions: what is the function of rhyme in the poem? what would the poem be like if it did not rhyme? how do the rhyme and rhythm affect or enhance the meaning of the poem? how does the use of imagery and figurative language affect the poem? how is the subject matter and conflict affected by the structure of the poem? did i conclude my analysis clearly, supporting my analysis?

Select all that apply. a character sketch may deal with only one character trait must be favorable must begin with a formal outline might include details of physical appearance or conduct

Read this line from the poem. without the hell, the heav'n of joy. how do the images of hell and heaven in this line affect the meaning of the poem? a. they are reminders that love is a strong emotion. b.they show how the speaker of the poem has suffered emotionally. c.they refer to the emotional depths and heights of romantic relationships. d. they imply that the speaker is deeply religious