Write a 4-5 sentence analysis of the poem using the historical/biographical criticism approach. You will use evidence pulled directly from background information #1 and/or #2 for this section. (Hint: put special emphasis on the poem’s historical background and Elizabeth Browning’s life story).

True or false: a writer uses ellipses to indicate an omission or that something has been left out of a direct quote.

Which word identifies the purpose of the essay? a. direction b. directive c. defectiveness d. none of these select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." again rainsford lifted the heavy knocker, and let it fall. the door opened then, opened as suddenly as if it were on a spring, and rainsford stood blinking in the river of glaring gold light that poured out. the first thing rainsford's eyes discerned was the largest man rainsford had ever seen—a gigantic creature, solidly made and black bearded to the waist. in his hand the man held a long-barreled revolver, and he was pointing it straight at rainsford's heart. the details of this excerpt show that rainsford sees ivan as a(n) individual.