1. How does the author use the opening sentence of "Dream's Winter' to set the scene? 2. What details suggest the story takes place in the future?

Read the excerpt from part 2 of zeitoun. zeitoun woke with the sun and crawled out of his tent. the day was bright, and as far as he could see in any direction the city was underwater. . he could only think of judgment day, of noah and forty days of rain. and yet it was so quiet, so still. nothing moved. he sat on the roof and scanned the horizon, looking for any person, any animal or machine moving. nothing. as he did his morning prayers, a helicopter broke the silence, shooting across the treetops and heading downtown. why does the author include the details of zeitoun’s morning? to suggest the hopelessness of zeitoun’s situation to illustrate the solitary existence endured by survivors to establish zeitoun’s dedication to the rituals of his faith to reveal the military’s attempts at assistance

In an essay, a strong argument does not state a clear claim. has little or no logic. uses few or no sources. is supported with sources.

What is a theme of "rikki-tikki-tavi"? life goes on. good must overcome evil. crime does not pay. love conquers all