Which best states the structure of the section entitled “Solitude” in Walden? Thoreau describes a sequence of events he enjoys at night, and then compares himself to others who do not understand his pleasure in being alone in nature. Thoreau compares the nighttime and daytime landscapes, and then concludes that they are alike, much as all people are alike. Thoreau describes the effect that being alone in the evening has on him, and then describes the effect the same circumstance has on a friend of his. Thoreau explains that whatever concerns he has had during the day are resolved by a walk in the evening, and then advises other people to follow his example.

Select the correct answer. during which stage of the active reading strategy would you identify the theme of a story? a. a = ask questions. b. c = create connections. c. t = track down important information. d. i = make inferences. e. v = visualize. f. e = eureka! combine information.

The gentle rising and falling of her irish accent is sometimes called a: a- quivering b- lilt c- accent d- audibleneed to

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.