READING AND WRITING SKILLS WHAT I CAN DO

A famous American writer and orator, Frederick Douglas, once said, “Once you learn

to read, you will be forever free.” Douglas meant that reading gives you the freedom to

explore the world and bring that world into a new dimension of learning and

discovery. Do you mainly agree or disagree with him? What are some of the effects of

reading such as books, newspapers, magazines, and even e-books on our lives? Are

these effects mainly negative, positive, or both?

Explain your position in an essay of five paragraphs. Use specific examples to

support your view.​

Which passage from the story best shows the author's use of surprise to advance the story? a. i'd have gone up to the boss and told him just what i think, tell him everything i would, let him know just what i feel b. "oh, god", he thought, "what a strenuous career it is that i've chosen! travelling day in and day out." c. and he looked over at the alarm clock, ticking on the chest of drawers. "god in heaven! " he thought. it was half past six and the hands were quietly moving forwards, it was even later than half past, more like quarter to seven. d. one morning, when gregor samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. submit

What does moon shadow think about where the tang people live (text evidence)

Based on the cause-and-effect relationship in this sentence, what is the meaning of the word illuminate? the colors and patterns on the stained glass windows were illuminated as thousands of candles burned during the special church service. a) to melt or change form b) to grow taller or wider c) to become extremely hot d) to light up or make clear