Directions: Look back over your analytical work on the passage and use it as you write an analytical essay that addresses the prompt below. You must use textual evidence to support your assertions and organize your essay, using thoughtful transitions and meaningful paragraph breaks.

Use the rubric here to check yourself as you write your essay.

Prompt: In a well-developed essay, explain how Lewis Thomas uses the resources of language to support his purpose.

When is the best time to evaluate options? a. during the first step of decision-making b. as you identify options c. after you've identified many options

What effect is created by the plaque posted on the gate at the entrance to the family's home in nadine gordimer's "once upon a time"? the words written on the plaque offer readers a foreshadowing of the story's outcome without revealing the actual conclusion, the author's use of flashback allows readers to understand what is at the heart of the issues of encroachment in the suburban neighborhood the repetition of the words written on the plaque presents an oxymoron because readers already sense that the plaque has been ineffective in warding off intruders. the author introduces a paradox in which readers are presented with a warning notice when no actual infraction has taken place.

Fine fellow, that lebrun," said arobin when robert had gone. "i never heard you speak of him.""i knew him last summer at grand isle," she replied.  what becomes apparent during this conversation? robert and arobin are both aware they are rivals for edna’s affections.arobin is unaware of robert’s role in edna’s life, but robert is aware of arobin’s role.robert is completely unaware of arobin’s romantic intentions and love for edna.robert has much more confidence in himself than arobin does.