Folk tales like “The People Could Fly” often make readers reflect on the ways we perceive our world. Consider the common saying
“seeing is believing” and its meaning. After reading the texts in this
collection, do you believe this saying is true? You will draw from
“The People Could Fly” and other texts in the collection to write an
argument that states and supports your position.

Now long and short works of fiction have different characteristics beyond simply the length of the work. think of a short story that you like and a longer work (novel or novella) that you like. you can use the story and novella from this unit if no other works come to mind quickly. discuss the elements of each work that made it enjoyable to read. what relationship did the form of the work (short story, novella, or novel) have in making it an enjoyable read? what elements of fiction were strongest in the work, and how did they impact your enjoyment of the story? compare the two works you chose. how are they representative of short fiction versus longer forms of fiction?

The travels of marco polo. based on the text and the map, which labeled location sends products to shihr?

Read the passage. then, identify the theme that is supported by the passage. most ships cannot survive a terrible thunderstorm. the ocean is an angry beast that will tame any who try to control it. the gods have the power to control human destiny. men are willing to die to eat the delicious cattle of the gods.